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07/06/1931394 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE SIXTH DAY OF JULY, 1961. AT THE HOUR OF 8 O'CLOCK P. M. The meeting was called to order oy mayor hammerl, Alder- men Ahbe, Collet, Suster, kflugnaupt, Wettin, Lacey, Kinder, hux- mann, Knzenbaoher and Aeinsnausen answering to roll cali. The report of Christ A. Wegner, chief of Police, for the month of June 1931 was read and referred to tree Finance Committee by the Mayor. The motion was made by Alderman Auxmann and seconded by PflUghaupt that In tfte future Chief of kolice be asked to show in his report, what desposition was made of each arrest case. The motion was voted upon oy acclamation, wnereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. The report of (into Aexses City Treasurer showing ba/ances on hand June 34th, was read by the Clerk and referred to the Yin - ante Committee by the Mayor. Alderman Huxmann rendered the report of the Jud. & Assess. Committee stating that The Judiciary and Assessment Committee had asked the bonding company to change the bonds of the Clerk and Treasurer to require conpiiance with the Ordinances of the City, but that the Surety companyinsiated on adhering to their standard bond, without alterations. A motion was therefore made by Alderman Flux - mann and seconded by Suster that the bonds of the City clerk and City Treasurer be approved as written. The roll was tailed on the motion with the following result: Ayes: Ahbe, Collet, Suster, Pflu.. ghaupt, Huxman, Kinder, Wettin, Lacey, Knzenbacher and4Leinshausen. bays; None. The Mayor therefore declared the -motion carried and the bonds approved. Alderman Huxnan of tne Judiciary Committee then reported that the proposed contract witn Carter Jenkins, City Engineer, had been studied, and discussed with r. Jenkind, who agreed to a reduction on fees for special Assessment work. Alderman Huxmann further reported that instead of a regular fee for abandoned special Assessment, Mr. Jenkins salary would oe a *Reasonable Compensation* to be agreed upon by Mr. Jenkins and tfte council. The motion was made by Alderman Huxnann and seconded by Suster that the Judiciary Committee be given more time to rewrite this contract. Tne motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Ahbe, Chairman of the Police Uommittee reported that ne had just received notice that one of the Cites squad cars had been wrecked. and one of the officers sligntAy tadured‘ Alderman Collett, Chairman of the otreets & Sidewalks Committee reported that he has Aired several men to cut weeds in the parkways. The following letter was then read by the clerk and re- ferred to the Streets & Oidewalks committee by the Mayor: Des Plaines, 111. To The City Council June, 25th, 1931. Des Plaines, I.11. Gentlemen: - ABA The limbs of trees along the parkways, hang so low in many instances that it makes the travel of the carriers very unconfortable, especialy during wet seasons, Any- thing that you can do to remedy tnis.condition will be greatly appreciated both by my carrier and myself. Respectfully yours OTTO W. J. HENRICR Postmaster 395 The Building & Plates 4ommittee had no report to render. The Sewer Drainage do Dariitation Committee nad no report to render. Carter Jenkins, City Engineer reported tnat a sewer on Des Plaines Ave. is too small and should oe reconnected -so as to empty into the lover rather than into tne larger Main which is r really not large enougn. he stated that there is a most affortune time to make tne change inasmucn as Des Plaines Ave. is now torn up for paving. the motion was made by Alderman hinder and seconded by Collet to refer this matter to tne sewer Committee with power to act. The motion was voted upon oy acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. The following letter was then read by the Clerk and re- ferred to the Finance Uommittee by the mayor: Mr. Edgar J City of Les Des Plaines Dear Sirs - Friedrich, City Clerk Plaines Illinois. 911 Church 4treet Evanston, Illinois June 17,J931. As requested by you, this is to advise that we have discontinued the burning of 268 - 2b0 candle power ornamental street lights, burning from dusk to 1:00 A. K. in Des Plaines Terrace, Des Plaines Venter and Homerican Villas Subdivision and that we have installed 1b3 100 candle power ornamental street iignts, miring from dusk to daylight in the three suodivisions as directed. These lights started to burn on June 15, 1931. and will be billed in accordance with our regular street lighting contract with you. Very truly yours, S. W. Keloe JK:BB District manager Alderman Dacey, Chairman of the water committee reported that the cost of moving hydrants for street widening was about one thousand dollars 41000.00). he >tated however that Milbure .giros. Conyl(tractors will receive a refund of approximately five hundred dollard (4540.00) from the state, and will in turn refund this amount to the City. Alderman hulmann chairman of the wand Uommittee reported that regular band concerts nave been given in the City's business section, and that future concerts will be giventhe residential die- trtets if tie varaops wards. City Attorney Maloney reported on the bill of *2650.00 submitted to the City by r'rantc Zaleski for legal services in con- nection with opening of 8llinwood St. from Lee 5t. to Graceland Ave. He recommended that Mr. zalesKi be invited to attend the next meeting with the council and attempt to agree on a settlement'of the bill. Mr. Maloney, City Attorney also reported that he is anx- ious to affect a settlement with Fayette 0. Merrill Former City Clerk, as soon as possible to avoid further complications. The followlag proposed ordinance increasing the number of members of the Board of Health was then given second reading by the Clerk=0 396 - AN ORDINANCE - AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED 'BOARD OF HEALTH* OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES AS ADOPTED ON MARS 28, 1928. The motion was made oy Alderman wettin and seconded by Lacey that this ordinance be adopted, the roll was called on tie motion With the following result: Ayes; Anbe, Collet, Suster, Pflughaupt, wett n, Lacey, i;nzenbacher and Meinshausen. says: none. The Mayor there- fore declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The motion was then made by Alderman Kinder and seconded by Collet that the bids on 2000 ft. of fire -hose be opend. xhe motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following bidst Gutta Percha uubber Eirporation weight .eirst grade ---80% per foot as per sample 54# per 50. second " " o 47# 2 501 Third grade 46ig witn underwriter's 45# per 501 label and Pin -Lug couplings. 50-1/2 per foot with Rocker -Lug couplings as per sample submitted (On the first and second grades the prices include either Pin -Lug or Rocker -Lug couplings.) GUARANTEE: Ali of our hose is guaranteed against defects in material andsmanufacture for three years from date of delivery. Terms 2% 10 days -120 days net. THE BI LATERAL Tomon Pacific Winona DJ FIRE HOSE COMPANY 95e per ft. 75% 2 1.1O% * * CORNS CONVEYOR BELT COMPANY Iftramtdd *3 6ingle Ga0M Jacket) 13 Single Gum Jacket Single Terms 30 Days net 2% cash EUREKA FIRE HOSE MFG. CO. Pressure 400 400 400 800 per 1.00 1.05 10 days ft is • Guarantee 6 6 6 350 lbs. 250 lbs 350 lbs. Pressure Guaranteed 2,00 ft, 4partan Mutiple woven *1.05 400 Lbs. three years 2,00 ft Blue queen. single Jacket.95 400 lbs three years Terms 2% le days or 4 months net FABRIC FIRE HOSE COMPANY 2000 ft 2-** wax and Gum treated Safety bingle Jacket 01.75 300 lbs 3 years 2000 ft 2-4 Untreated Lenox single jacket 0:65 300 lbs 3 years 2000 lett 2i Untreated 4 -Blue line single Jacket 0 .51i 300 lbs 3 years Freight prepaid to the Etity of AlesPlaines Terms 2$ cash ten days, ninety days net THE GENERAL FIRE HOSE COMPANY Surety 300.1bs 6 gre. Mors 300 lbs 5 yrs. bull Dog 300 lbs 3 yrs. The surety & mors brands are covered Terms 2% 30 days 120 days net @ .80 per ft 0 .75 per ft. © .65 per ft. by surety Bonds for 6&5 - yrs. The motion was made by numman and seconded by wettin to refer these bids to the Fire Committee for report at the next regular meeting: The motion was voted upon by acclamation, wnereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried. The Clerk tnen read a report of the xiaance Committee regarding the proiosed ordinance reducing tne City Collector's salary from 2% to 1* of all moneys collected. The report recom- mended that tne ordinance oe not passed out tnat tne Collector receive as compensation a commission of 2 7, of the moneys collected on account of Special. Assessments, in a sum not to exceed 45000.00 per year. In a supplemental report also read ray the Clerk, the Finance Committee recommended that an ordinance oe passed providing for combining the duties of tne Collector and tne 'treasurer under one person to be appointed oy tne Mayor with tne approval of the City Council. The motion was made by Alderman Huxman and seconded by Kinder to postpone consideration of this report until the next regular meeting in order to give the Aldermen time to give the matter more thought. 'the motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read petition signed by twenty tour Miner Street property owners requesting the Council to set a date for a hearing regarding the matter of a rotate on the "pecial Assessment for the improvementof Miner St. The motion was made by Alderman Kinder seconded by Wettin to refer tnis matter to the Finance Com- mittee,uthe City Engineer and the City Attorney, to report at the next regular meeting or as soon thereafter as possible. The matter was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. The Cleric then read a letter from City Attorney Maloney informing the council that U. N. Lamb, District Engineer of the State Highway Department has recommended approval by the State of the construction by the State of the Curb on Des Plaines Ave. The letter was ordered placed on file by the Mayor. The Clerk then rea4 a letter from U. N. Lamb District Engineer of the State highway Dept. stating that the State will make connections on Algonquin Rd. with Jeannette Ave. Margaret St. and Second Ave., also tnat the tate plans for widening of rousse highway includes a paved connection with Mason Lane. This letter was ordered placed onfiie by the Mayor. RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE PROPER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. Charles Hammeri Hobart Ahbe Walter Pflughaupt George Kinder Louis JLeinshausen Fritz Wettin Margaret Gewecke Aurroughs Add. Mach. Otto Rexses Despl. Pub. Co. Christ Wegner Edwin Meyer Ernest Drexler Arthur imig Wm. Hultce Chas Hintz. John Hammerl Arthur Imig Des Plaines Pub. Co. H A4 Linen & 'Towel Co. Max Mau Spiegler's Dept. Store Despl. Lumb. & Coal Co. V. S. Darley & Co. Wilson Ockerby August uuske v. Rut lis 2b.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 01.00 4.45 150.00 28.40 100.00 82.50 82.50 80.00 50.00 11.50 22.50 22.50 7.50 1.50 15.00 4.42 9.85 5.06 96.00 90.00 87.50 John b. Collet John auster Paul Huxmann ¥d ct r Mi3udy George . nzenbacher A. J. Friedrich Despl. Publishing manic A. -Bremer & Ralph Davis David b. Maloney Raymond Iammerl ben Meehan Richard Knabb Dick Hammer Alma Nissen John Merganthaler A. hauftAn Joe O'Donnell ts, Y. hinder's sons Henderson Sales Mrs. Aoea Palmer Public Service Co G. Dullis Marvin wells Joe Walters ueorga aleyer John Aatznbug er 15.00 15.00 15.1.0 15.00 15.00 128.00 Co. 10.30 ''ons 6.71 60.00 250.00 82.50 82.50 82.50 75.00 24.00 20.00 1.0.00 50.00 4.50 35.59 15.00 53.83 6.56 87.50 96.00 34.69 10.75 397 398 Otto Moherbaeker 10.75 Y. Brown 17.50 Carl Kuetzing 8.50 Ed. Poggensee 6.50 Frank .Tischer 80.00 M. Rash & H. Laterzo 5.00 .crank Opexa 5.00 H. h. Cepek 5.00 Harriet boenler 5.00 Public Service Co. 98.18 Zagerhausen Lbr. & Coal 006.50 Mabel Eaman 150.00 Catherine tines 70.00 The Cundy-Bettoney Co. 7.93 G. Bullis 1.26 Public Service 5.08 Walter Taliant 161.00 Albert G►niot 114.38 Tom Meehan 21.50 Monroe .lectric Co. 99.55 Andrew Geisen 30.00 Fred bolle 75.00 Charles n reitung 75.00 Public Service Co. 6.00 Peter--aaack August Schroeder Otto Bender Marjorie Collet John Larson Prank Larson Mrs. C. huff maul Woodard victor aalman inland Supply Public Service Uo. Albert isranz Public Service Co. Carl Yiscner George meyer H.. Seabury George Meyer wm. Zielke Purnell & Wilson Ben 5tangor Public service Co. Prank uaebel John 0. Klein Des Plaines Mot. sales Uo. 26.50 1`7.50 45.25 60.00 45.25 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 119.27 2293.04 35.00 6.58, 10.00 8.44 60.00 55.61 18.00 1.31 82.50 15.60 75.00 24.00 19.95 The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Wettin that the proper ♦oucners be drawn and the bills paid. The roll vas called on the motion with tne following result: Ayes; "lderman Abbe, Collet, Suster, Pflugnaupt, binder, H uxmann, wetting Lacey, Engen- bacher and Meinshausen. hays; None. The Mayor tnererore declared tne motion carried. Alderman wettin inquired as to which council committee has juresdiction over the Thistle 6ommissioner, wnerupon the Mayor assigned supervision of the Thistle 0ommissioner to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee. Ralph Davis 'Thistle Commissioner thew( addressed the Council ask4ig what he is to do in cases where lot owners fail to cut thistles whenn notified. The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Ahbe to ask the Commissioner to report such cases to the Chairman of the Streets and sidewalks Committee, who will employ men to cut the thistles. The motion was toted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Enzenbacher chairman of tne :Finance Committee requested the Council to transfer 41000.00 from the Vehicle rund of the Jpecial Purpose Account to the Police iund of General Corporate Account. The motion was made by alderman hinder and seconded by ate* that the transfer be made and that Attorney Malongy be instr- ucted to prepare the proper resolution authorizing such transfer for the next meeting. The motion was voted upon oy acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 1e. The motion was made oy Alderman hinder and seconded oy Meinshausen that the Council adjourn until 8:O0 P. M. Tuesday July 14th, 1931. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.