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02/16/1931297 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 16th, DAY OF FEBRUARY 1931. AT THE HOUR OF 8'O'CLOCK P. M. Mayor Hammerl called the meeting to order with Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, auster, hinder, Schlagel, Lacey, Wettin, Knabb and Enzenbacher answering to roll call. 'Alderman Knabb moved that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as written. Alderman Collet seconded this motion and the same carried by vote_ of acclamation. The following report of the Judiciary and Assessment c*imtittee.was presented at this time. To the Chairman Judiciary & Assessment Committee, at the meeting of the City Council held February 2nd, 1931. the following matter was referred to your committee: The attached renewal of the Middle States telephone Co., bond Des Plaines, 111. Feb. 16th,1931 To the Mayor and City Council: Your Committee on Judiciary & Assessment has investigated the above and has found: the attached renewal bond is in proper form. We your Committee on Judiciary & Assessment therefore recommend; the acceptance of same. Signed, Committee Hobart M. Ahbe, Fritz Wettin, Lee 13. nnabb. Alderman Suster moved that the report be accepted and the renewal be placed on file. Alderman Lacey seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The Police & License Committee through/its Chairman recommended the appointment of Dick Harmmer as Patrolman for the City of Des Plaines from February 16th, to April 30th, 1931. Alderman Collet moved that the report be accepted. Alderman Knabb seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. Mayor H ammerl then appointed Dick Hammer as a patrolman for the period February 16th, to April 30th, 1931. Alderman Knabb moved that the appointment be confirmed. Alderman Lacey seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following result. Ayes Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Kander, Wettin, Lacey, Knabb and amitiralipmdtter. Alderman Schlagel voting Naye Whereon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the appointment confirmed. The Streets & Sidewalks 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 Chairman of the Police & License Committee moved that the City Clerk be instructed to write the National Street Lighting Constructors requesting them to remove the various traffic signals that had been installed by their company at various corners in Des Plaines. Alderman Heesch seconded this motion and during the discussion which followed Alderman Wettin moved that the motion be amended requesting the Company th restore the park ways and Sidewalk to the same conditions as found prior to the installation of these signals. Alderman Ahbe seconded this motion to amend the original motion and the roll was called with the following result. Ayes: Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Duster, Kinder, Schlagel, Wettin, Lacey, nnabb and Enzenbacher. hone voting Nays the Mayor declared the motion carried. The original motion as amended was then called for and the same carried by vote of acclamation. 298 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 & Water Mains Committee had no% report to make at this time. The Second reading of s AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO CLASSIFY, REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATIONS OF TRADES AND INDUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION OF BUILD- INGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIED USES: TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE INTENSITY OF THE USE OF LOT AREAS AND TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE AREA OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN SPICES WITHIN AND SURROUNDING SUCH BUILDINGS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE BOUNDARIES OF DIS- TRICTS FOR THE SAID PURPOSES AND PRESCRIBING PEN- ALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF 1TS PROVISIONS" Alderman Schlagel stated that in his mind it was a question of changing the zoning rather than of changing the Ordinance and he moved that the Ordinance be referred to the Board of Appeals for further consideration with the recommendation that they consider changing of the zoining rather than changing of the Ordinance. Alderman Kinder seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following result. Ayes: Alderman Collet, Ahbe, lieesch, Suster, Schlagel, Kinder, Lacey, Wettin, xnabb and Enzenbacher. None voting Naye the mayor declared the motion carried and the same referred to the Board of Appeals. The Streets & Sidewalks Committee had no report to make at this time. The following request from the Standard Oil Company was taken up at this time. City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. Attention: Building Commissioner Gentlemen: Confirming conversation with our Mr. Head, we are desirous of re -arranging our bulk station as per plans attached. The Principal change we are interested in making is to increase our storage to six tanks, We have in mind constructing these tanks in concrete dikes, the walls of these dikes to be 12" think and each dike to have a capacity sufficiently large to hold one and one half times the' capacity of each tank (state regulation). The type of construction which we 'will use here will be similar to the way our storage tanks are at our Jefferson Bulk Station on the N8rthwest Highway, Chicago. if you are not already familiar with our construc- tion at Jefferson rark we will be very glad to have Itou inspect this property alone, or we will furnish a respesen- tatiTe to accompany you. Yours Turly, STANDARD OIL COMPANY (INDIANA) T. B. Clifford Manager 299 The Building and Plats Committee in submitting their report rela- tive -to this request recommended that the Standard Oil Company be allowed to make this change. Alderman Buster moved that the recommendation of the Committee be accepted and the request be granted. Alderman K.nabb seconded this motion and the question was open for discussion, Alderman Enzenbacher objected to the con- struction of tanks above ground. Alderman Heesch was unfavorable to the changing of tanks in any way. Alderman Kinderalso questioned the matter of allowing them to inlarge and improve a bulk station at this location. Fol owiiip�g the discussion Alderman Suster withdrew his motion nd Alderman ERdrew his second/to same. Alderman Sch1agel then moved that the matter be tabled. Alderman Lacey second- ed this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. Alder- man Kinder voting no. The following letter from the City Engineer :- deb. 16th, 131. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentleman: - In accordance with the suggestion of Mr. Fayette 0. Merrill, city clerk, I have secured from the Progress Press, map printers, a price for the reproduction on a small scale of the present large Des Plaines city map. This firm is the same one which in the past has provided the small printed copies used for general distribution. The price quoted for the first thousand printed copies, without color, is 0117.U. For each additional thousand copies and price 022.50. Inas much as the clerk's supply and my own supply have been exhausted, 1 would re- commend that a new supply be obtained. Very sincerely, Carter Jenkins, CARTERJENKINS, Engineer for the City of Des Plaines. Alderman Wettin moved that the reecommendation of the city Engineer be accepted and the City Clerk be instructed to order three thousand maps. Alderman Lacey seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following result. Ayes, Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, hinder, Lacey, Wettin, 1Knabb and hnzenbacher. None voting Naye the Mayor declared the motion carried. The following letters from -the City Engineer were presented to the City Counciil: at this time. February 16th, 1931. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: - I am attaching to this communication a copy of a letter written to M:r. G. i. Lamb district engineer, as well as his reply, relative to traffic conditions at the traffic circle in Cumberland. 300 Inasmuch as the State will place sign boards indicating approach to the traffic circle, I consider it highly desirable that the City erect just above the present red reflect- ing units, a red reflecting arrow showing the direction for ail traffic to turn on entering the circle. 1 believe that these arrows will also add to the efficiency of the present red re- flectors in that they will add considerable more area for refledting lights form approach- ing automobiles, tending to act both as as a warning and as a direction guide. Very sincerely, DARTER JENKINS Carter Jenkins, engineer February 5th, 131. T. N. Lamb, District lingineer Courier -News b.uilding Elgin, Illinois. Dear Er. Lamb - it seems to me that traffic is somewhat confused bythe absence of signs indicating proper direction of travel at the traffic circle in Cumberland Subdivision, Des Plaines. Very recently the City erected red re- flector warning signs in order to eliminate driving across the circular parkway as has been done to a considerable extendt. 1 have recommended that they place just &tove these reflectors a red arrow, or some other device which will show direction that traffice should take in passing through the intersection.. 1 think, however, that it would be of considerable assistance should your department erect signs denoting the approach to the traffic circle and the fact that all traffic should con- tinue around the circle until the route which it is desired to take is reached. If the subway structure for Uolf Road, Route 58, Is built this year this intersection will be subjected to intense traffic, and 1 feel certain that some steps towards improving the conditions are necessary. Very sincerely, CARTER JENKINS, Engineer Mr. Carter Jenkins, City Engineer, Des Plaines, 111. Dear Sir: - The red reflector warning signs placed by the City of Des Plaines in the park of the Traffic Vitale in Cumberland Subdivision, to which you called our attention in your letter of February 5, Ic31. undoubtedly will be of great help to the drivers of cars to keep them off the circular parkway at night. Your request for additional 301 suns, as arrows near the reflectors and pre -warning boards at about 300 feet distant from the traffic circle, will be considered and the signs will be placed there at an early date. Very truly yours, G. N. LAMB, District sngineer EJM:B Alderman Wettin moved that the letters and matter be referred to the Streets & Sidewalks Committee. Alderman ouster seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The following letter from the Hoard of Health was presented at this time. Des Plaines, Illinois. January 14, 1931. Honorable Mayor and City Council: We, the Health Board of the City of Des Plaines, hereby recommend that the City Council appropriate *3,500.00 per year for the use of health purposes. $1,200 Welfare Nurse's 6alary 1,1C0 Miscellaneous, such as giving toxin anti -toxin for children that desire it and cannot afford same. 1,200 Board Salaries and Miscellaneous The reason for making this recommendation is due to the increase of population of the ''ity of Des Plaines, and for the betterment of the health of this community. Respectfully yours, William Boehler H. F. Heller, M. D. Mrs. Aima Nissen Alderman Kinder moved that same be referred to the finance Committee, for their recommendations. Alderman Wettin seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The following letter from the Jdes Plaines .Wire Dept. was present at this time. To The Mayor, & Members of the City Council Des Plaines, 111. February ?, 1931. Gentlemen: We have read, with Keen interest a letter from Mr. baer, of the E. & J. Sales 'orporation, in regard to the necesity of having, with our equipment, a life-saving device, and we wish to offer to you, the information we have, in order that you may further investigate and examine the equipment, explained herein, We believe that the City of Evanston and Park Ridge. possess ani & J. Resuscitator & Inhalator at this time. Hoping that you will see fit to 302 make a further investigation and study of the above equipment, we are • Respectfully yours, Victor Spiegler Sec. Des Plaines, eire Dept. Alderman Suster moved that the -letter be referred to the Fire Committee for their recommendation. Alderman Kinder seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The following letter from the Des Plaines Public Schools was presented to the Qlty Council at this time. TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Gentlemen: - The Board of Education dAktrtet faat a recent meeting, discussed the propability of obtaining water for theschools from the City gratis. The Board of Education believes that the money collected by it from taxes should bespend for educational purposes and that the City Water Department is collecting revenue from the homes of nearly all public school children. it, therefor, seems proper and logical that the City furnish water gratis to the Public Schools of this district. This Board is hereby asking you to furnish water for the Public Schools in District 62 free of charge and trusts that you will grant this request. Yours very truly, Otto F. Wolf. Secretary, board of Education, District 62 Alderman Suster moved that same be referred to the water Committee. Alderman Collet seconded this motion and the same -carried by vote of acclamation. The following petition was presented to the City Council at this time. PETITION To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen: We the undersigned, ail being voters in the City of Des Plaines residing in the subdivision known as Cumberland, arec called on to travel all the way to the polling place located at 1496 Miner Street to cast our ballots. We believe that we are entitiled to a precinct to cover our subdivision and may we suggest that such a precinct be created, locating the polling place at the intersection of Golf Road and _Northwest Highway in the building new known as The H. M. Cornell Real Estate Office. Your prompt action in acquiescing to our wishes will be greatly appreciated. Aug. F. Schroeder Roger A. Bailey Max Maus J. eederson Arthur A. Anderson Peter Klippert I. W. Van De Carr Walter 3, Becher Henry .6. Lee August G. Fihnn Bert L. Cole W. 3. Cleary Roy N. Arneson Victor F. Vanderburg Emil berg Bart J. Ryan Barth W. S. Ryan William Winkelman Herman Seggers Arthur Seegers Wm. Seegers George D. Hubbs L. L. Warne W. H. F. Miller B. Andresky H. J. Tucker 303 Carl Fisher Ralph L. Matteson Jih.ah H. James Maurice C. Sellers Fred W. Traeger Aug. Downing Albert W. Gahl Alderman Kinder moved that the petition be referred to the Judiciary.& Assessment Committee for their recommendations. Alderman Enzenbacher seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The following letter from the President of the Village of LaGrange accompanied by a resolution was presented to the City Council at this time. Mr. Chas. Rammerl Des Plaines, 111. Dear Sir: Feb. 7th, 1931 You may be interested to know that at our last regular Village board meeting, a Resolution was adopted objecting to elimination of our Township Assessors for the opinion of our Board of Trustees, such a move would be inimical to the best interests of the Villages located outside of the City oe f Chicago in Cook County for the reason that it would deprive us of our elected Assessor 'who is responsible to the Citizens of the respective townships and Villages. Enclosed you have a copy of a resolution for your con- sideration and if you approve it might be passes by your village Board and sent to your Representatives in the Ueneral Assembly at Springfield. Any action should be taken before-'ebruary 16th, for its licit full effect, as the legislature convenes on that date. Thanking you for your consideration in this matter, Sincerely yours, Walter P. Saunders W. P. Saunder, Pres. Legislation, with advocates desiring to abolish the Board of Assessors of Cook County and the thirty Township Assessors of Cook County, and substitute a single Assessor instead, would if accomplished, deprive Maine Township of its local Assessor and the last vestige of local representation in tax assessing. The City Council of Des Plaines in session Fetruary 16th, 1931 by motion duly carried resolve that all our local State Representatives be advised that we are utterly opposed to any law designed to deprive us of our local assessor and tax representation. We feel that in justice to our large population, that it warrants the establishing of a local assessor to represent us, with such authority and powers as would be co -extensive with t that now vested in the Cook county board of Assessors. There is approximately 20% of all general taxes collected in Maine Township represented by taxing interests outside of the Kownship who seek by legislation to deprive us of local representation, when we are according to the taxes we pay, entitled to 80% of self government in taxation matter's, I am Clerk Mayor 304 Alderman Kinder moved that the resolution be adopted. Alderman Knabb secnded this motion and considerable time was spent in dis- cussing the duty of the local tax assessor. Several of the Alder- men seemed to feel that the local assessor could do considerable for the local tax payers. Other members of the council were of the opinion that a considerable saving would be affected if the local assessor was combined with the Bounty Board or the County Board of Assessors. The roll was then called with the following result: Ayes, Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlegel, Kinder,. Knabb and Enzenbacher. Alderman Lacey and Wettin voting Kaye Whereon the Mayor declared the motion and instructed the City Clerk to'send copies of the resolution to the various Senators -and Rep- resentatives. The following letter from the Pittsnurgh Des Moines Steel Company was presented to the Council at this time. February 3, 1931. The City of Des klaines, Cook County, Illinois. Att: Mr. M. A. Behrens, City Treasurer. Gentlemen:. This will acknowledge your letter of January 31st, advising us that there are no funds sufficient to pay the coupons that were due on January 1st. We also wish to make mention of the fact that in addition to the coupons we are holding three $1,000 bonds which should also have been paid on their maturity date, January 1st, it is very unfortunate that the City does not have sufficient funds. However, we would appreciate hearing from you be return mail as to the prospects of early payment of the bonds and coupons. if possible will you please advise us just how soon you expect to take care of this matter. Very truly yours, PITTSBURGHOES MOINES STEEL COMPANY E. J. 'Woltz Asktt Credit gr. Alderman Kinder moved that the letter be referred to the Yinance Committee. Alderman Knabb seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The following petition was presented to the City Council at this time. Committee for the American Bureau of Chiropratic We the Undersigned Citizens of Des Plaines Petition the City Council of Des Plaines to grant us the use of the Village Hall two nights a month for the purpose of a meeting place for our Organizationt Otto F. Nordbrock, 1334 Perry St. P. G. Shelffo, 1218 Brown 6t. Mrtr. L. H. Jones, 1104 Jeannette Ave. L. R. Jones, 1104 Jeannette Ave. Mrs. C. L. Deringer, 1443 Wicke Ave. C. L. Deringer, 1443 Wicke Ave. Mrs. Hugo Dahm, 2127 Miner St. Hugo Dahm, 2127 Miner 6t. Joseph D. iarwith, Rand Rd. John Matowseh, 91`/ waiter Ave. harry.._Davidsor, 917 Woodlawn Ave. G. M. Raupp. tvichalas E. Jones Alfred B. Winkelman, 1458 .1eeney Ave. Mrs. A. 1b. Winkelman, " " " C. B. Price, 1418 merry at. Louise nice, 1418 Perry at. Mrs. Catherine Ohevault, 602 Lee Vit. 8eterice 1. xattke, 1307 Campbell Ave. Della M. Z1ck, 1452 ieeney Ave. 1lrs. Adm. plume Jr., 1:31 walnut Ave. L. McDougall, Arlington Rgts �. *k.-AcDongall " V. J. Tul.cDongal l Mrs. natherine McDongall, Arlington ngts. Mrs. Arthur Mueller, " e Mrs. Fred Kaufmann, Des Plaines Jeannette & Myrtle nicht 1020 Les Plaines '}ve Mrs. bred Henk, 1404 Oakwood Ave. yrs. Fred ijteinwehe, 1042 Rose Ave. Fred jteinwehe, 1042 nose Ave. -bertha tienk, 1404 Oakwood Ave. A. H. Lauer, 681 Laurel A. Lauer, 681 Laurel Ave. Alderman-Schlagel in speeking of the Petition was of the opinion that it should be denied. Alderman Suster questioned the matter of rent and suggested that an arragement could not be considered without rent being paid. Alderman Wettin moved that the petition be referred to the Building and Plat Lommittee for their recommend- ation. Alderman Ahbe seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. Alderman Lacey introduced the following resolution: - WHEREAS, there is now existing in the Uity of Des Plaines a growing dissatisfaction occasioned by the unreasonable, inequitable, unjust and confiscatory tax levy of 1926. WHEREAS, The reassessment reduced the valuation of loop property 4380,000,000 and shifted the burden to out lying communities. - WHEREAS, There is an extimated loss of 156,000,000 annually caused by lack of economy and efficiency in the maintenance of more than 400 local taxing BODIES in Cook County. WHEREAS, the depreciation in real Estate in book County, since the 1928 revaluation is estimated to be in excess of •4-,000,000,000 WHEREAS, real -'state has depreciated in some local cases to bOA of its former value -Rents are unpaid and taxes are mounting - WHEREAS, there now exists in our Lity and through- out the Country a vast amount of unemployment, want and suffering. WHEREAS, the 1929 taxes are due and payable on April 1st, 1931 and the 1930 taxes are due and pay- able December 1st, 1931.The taxes of 1931 are due and Payable October 1932 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this City Council be constituded a Committee of the whole to investigate and compare the 1927 & 1928 Values and to devise ways and Means to effect a reduction in the taxes and that each Alderman be authorized to form Sub Uomr:ittees from his ward and report back to the City Council. 306 Alderman Lacey moved that the resolution be passed as read. Alderman Collet seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of Acclamation. The Finance Committee submitted the following resolution: - RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHOR:210 TO 1SSUE THE PROPER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. M. A. Behrens 50.45, N. A. Knabb 8.00' James McCabe 2.00 Frank Whetstone 20.00- Reter Anaack 20.00. Geo Matchen 20.00, Steve Adams 20.00 Wade Martin 16.00' Leo Gapinski 16.00' John Larson 20.00' Hugh Moore 16.00- W. I. Harris 20.00, Herman Tegtmier 20.00, Ardon Walton 20.00, walter H. Tailant 909.00" M. A. Behrens 460.70' B. Hoxie 75.00 DesPl. Pub. Co. 29.75' Chribt Wegner 100.00 Edward Meyer 82.50, Albert -oritz 82.50 Joe O'Donnell 50.00, Purnell & Wilson 17.15, Hartless Aus. Co. 1.50 - George Meyer 20.94, John 11. Klein 9.00 - Pub. 4er. Co. 1,520.94, Tuf-tread. Corp. 448.00' Purnell & Wilson 3.40' William G. °tile & L'on10.40 Hess Tire & Bat. Ser. 25.57' Mid. Sta. Tel; co. 3.50' William Koehler 25.00' George Meyer 5.31' Ben Stagor 82.50' Fayette O. Merrill .40' W. S. barley ,& Co. 16.63. Middle Sta. Tele. Co. 4.00- G. M.Enzenbacher 3.34 Mid. Sta. Tel. Co. 4.10' Frank Gaebel 75.00 - Charles Breitung Wilson Ockerby 66.00, Marjorthe Collet 36.00' George Meyer 42.48' Lund Brothers 12.00 Fayette 0, Merrill .87! Lord & burnham 1.50, J. A. uossmann 5.00- william H. Cater 860.84' Des Plaines stateSk. 225.00 - Mid. Sta. Tel. Co. 17.10 - First Nat. bank 90.00 - Chas. Lund D. H. 14offman August Jarnecke Harry Plechropti Vernon Van Adrk Jim -artoimi "crank heichenberg Herman Aautz John Bennet holey white Clarence Hermes Max Mau sam Palm Alonge Nicholas Jones Charles hammerl Despl. Pub. Co. Fayette U. merrill Mid. Sta. Tel. Co. "aymond hammeri EBen Meehan Art lmig Wm. hulke mid. Sta. Tel. Co. Gniot bros. Ser. Albert Gniot Marvin Wells R. P. Anderson & 'Jo. Fayette 01 Merrill Penn. Oil uo. Meyer Ooal_& Material Pub. Set. Co. Mts. Alma Rissen Dr. H. Heller Albert (iniot B. :Cinder's Sons United States Rubber Co. Public service Co. Lund brothers Public service ‘'o. August Schacht Richard Anabb • Ralph 1)avis Frank Fischer Albert Liniot James B. Clow & sons Ludlow valve Co. Niedert Mot. EXp. inland supply uo. Union Linen Supply uo. Public ier. Co. uniot Bros. Ser. sta. Andrew mcElligott -48.00 '32.00 96.00 24.00 "24.00 24.00 , 24.00 • 24.00 , 24.00 • 24.00 ^24.00 -24.00 sA24.00 ,24.00 -35.00 • 12.00 125.(15 • 65.90 -82.50 -82.50 -80.00 50.00 • 18.15 76.12 15.94 183.00 - 1.22 6.35 Co. • 11.00 ,50.00 -2500 5.31 -3.00 12.03 • 9.96 - twat • 15.87 8.00 81.60 -42.48 47.79 , 4.95 11.57 4.50 "823,61 51.96 255,67 Alderman Abbe moved that the resolution be adopted, and that the City Clerk be instructed to issue tne proper Warrants. Alderman Collet 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. The matter of Parking in the Center of Ellinwood Street West of Lee Street was discussed at this time following which Alderman heesch moved that the matter be referred to the Streets & Sidewalks Committee for their recommendation. Alder. man Ahke seconded this motion and the same carried Dy vote of Acclamation. There being no further business to come be fore the Council at this time same adjourned. `L' City Cleric. THE MINUTES OF THE RESULAEL MEATINS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINES HETD IN TEE COUNCIL CRAM! URS ON THE , DAY OF MARCH -1941_ AT THE HOUR CF_8 O'CLOCK P. M. In the absentt-of the:City.Clerk Alderman Lacey moved that t e. Cowaeil .select:Alderman.Jinabb to serve a.s ;City Clerk Pro- te . Alderman: Collet seconded,:th s motion and the game carriedlby vote of acclamation. Mayor hammer' directed: that the roll be ' called with. following results present Alderman. Cpllet, Ahbe, neesch, Schlegel, Kinder, Lacey, Wettin, Knabb and =nzenbacher. Alderman Suster being absent. Alderman Collet moved that the minutes of the last meeting be a-pproved as written, Alderman Wettin seconded the motion and the sane carried by vote of acclamation. The monthly report of the Police Department was read and ordered placed on file. The report of the City Collector covering collections to March 2nd, 1531 was read and ordered placed on file. The Judiciary and Assessments Committee presented the follow- ing report: - Des Plaines, 111. February 26th, 1931. To the Mayor and City Council: Your Committee on Judiciary and Assessment has investigated the above and has found: That there are about fifty families living in this community and that they are put to a great inconvience in coming to the present polling place and as this part of the city is growing rapidly we therefore re- commend that t seperate precinct be established for ail voters west and north of the Des Plaines Valley Line of the C. & N. . Ry Co., And that same be in the Real Estate Office of the H. M. Cornell 60., at Golf Road and The .I orthieet Highway. We, your Committee on Judiciary and Assessments there- fore recommend and present the proper ordinance covering same and recommend its adoption by the council. Signed, Committee, Hobart M. Ahbe. Fritz Wettin Lee B. Knabb. Alderman neesch moved that the report of the Committee be accepted Alderman Enzenbacher seconded this motion and the same carried by vote of acclamation. The following Ordinance was presented for first reading: - AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A POLLING PLACE AND FIXING THE HOURS FOR THE OPENING AND CLOSING THEREOF IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. Alderman Collet moved that the rulea of the City Council be mipeddmid and the Ordinance be put on passage. Alderman Schlagel seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following results Ayes Alder- men --Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Schlegel, Kinder, Wettin, Lacey, Knabb and Enznnbacher None voting Naye the Mayor declared the motion carried and the ordinance placed on passage. Alderman Collet moved that the Ordinance be passed as read. Alderman Lacey seconded this motion and the roll was called with the following result Ayes Alderman Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Schlegel, Kinder Lacey, Wettin, Knabb and Enzenbacher. None voting Naye the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Ordinance passed as read.