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10/17/1932MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE • 17th, DAY OF :OCT.O R : 1932. AT THE HOUR OF 8 G'CLOCK P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Charles Hammerl, with Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Lacey, and Meinshausen responding to the roll call. Aldermen Kinder, Friott and Enzenbacher were absent. None of the standing 'committees of the Council had reports to offer, with the exception of the Police Committee which submitted the following report. Des Plaines, To theMayor and City Council: Ill. Oct. 11, 1932. RE: Police Squad Car Your Committee on Police has investigated the above and kanochaidat therefore freconmend that the bid from Purnell & Wilson of $585.00 on a four door Ford Sedan be accepted. Color to be balck. Letering gold. The lettering on front doors to read "P'olice"(and in small letters) *Des Plaines, Ill." The back of car to bear lettering "Police"(only) Signed, Committee, HOBART M. AHBE , John B. Collet, L. F. Meinshausen. The motion was made by Alderman Meinshausen and seconded by Collet to postpone consideration of this report tillthe next meeting of the Council. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupdin the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance for second reading: 'TAN ORDINANCE- WHEREAS, RDINANCE- WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines has been recently ad- vised in writing by the County Treasurer that the tax sale of delinquent special assessments will begin shortly; and WHEREAS, said County Treasurer has requested instruc- tions as to whether the City desires to buy or withdraw unl3aid delinquent special assessments in default of other bidders; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, County of Cook and State of Illinois; SECTION 1: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed t o notify the County 'Treasurer to with- draw from collection at said tax sale all unpaid delinquent special assessments in default of bidders, as provided by Section 72 of the Local Improvement Act, as amended. Said statute prop vides among other things that said withdrawal from collection shall not operate to cancel the assessments or impair the lien of the said municipality so withdrawing it, and the same shall be the remain delinquent and payable at the office of the County Clerk, with all fees, costs, penalties, interest and charges that have accrued thereon, and such lots, parcel of land or property may be re -advertised and re -sold at any subsequent tax. sale £6r such delinquent special assessments or installments thereof. SECTION 2: That a certified copy of this ordingnce be forwarded forthwith by the City Clerk to Joseph B. McDonough, County Treasurer of Cook County. SECTION 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law. PASSED this day of , A.D. 1932. AYES: NAYS: APPROVED this day of , A.D. 1932. ATTESTED AND FILED IN MY -office this day of A. D. 1932. Cook County, Illinois. Moor of the City of Des Plaines, City Clerk. 657 The motion was made by Alderman Lacey and seconded by Collet that the above proposed ordinance be passed. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Lacey, and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon de- clared the motion carried and the ordinance passed. At this point Alderman Enzenbacher entered the meeting The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance regarding the supplemental assessment on No 9 for second reading: - RECOMMENDATION OF TEE BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAII\ES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINTS: We herewith submit an ordinance for a supplemental assessment necessary to pay the 'cost of the work, engineering and inspection, together withthe lawful expenses attending the making of the igiprovement, together with the, amount estimated by the Board of Local Improvements to pay -the deficiency of interest on bonds issued in anticipation of the collection of the assessments for the construction of a connection system of vitrified tile pipe sewers in Lee Street, Walnut Street and other streets, in the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois; together with an estimate of the cost of said improvement and the deficiency, and the cost of levying, making and collecting the supplemental assessment therefor and all lawful expenses attending the same; and RECOMMEND, the passage of said ordinance. Charles Hammer', Victor H. Lacey, Wm. Dean, J. B. Collet. G. Walter Pflughaupt, Hobart M. Ahbe, Paul J. Huxmann L. F. Meinshausen, George W. Kinder, G. M. Enzenbacher • H. E. Friott Board of,Local Improvements of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois. The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Collet that the above - proposed ordinance be passed. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt,'Dean, Huxmann, Lacey, Enzenbacher and. I,feinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon de- clared the motion carried and the following ordinance adopted; AN• ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT NECESSARY FOR THE COST OF THE WORK, ENGI1'EERING AND INSPEC, TION, TOGETHER WITH THE LAWFUL EXPENSES ATTENDING THE M;AKING OF THE IMPROVEMENT, TOGETBER WITH THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED BY THE BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS TO PAY THE DEFICIENCY OF INTEREST ON BONDS ISSUED IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COTT,ECTION OF THE ASSESS- MuNTS FOR -THE CONSTRUCTING OF A CONNECTED SYSTEM OF VITRIF.tHW TILE. PIPE SEWERS IN LEE STREETS, • WALNUT STREET AND OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF DES PLAID'S, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The Clerk then read the following letter: 1617 Walnut Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois, October 10, 1932. Mr. Charles Hammerl, Mayor of the City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Sir: 658 Undoubetedly the items included in the enclosed newspaper clipping have come to your attention. As a citizen of the City of Des Plaines I consider it my duty to register a spirit of dis- atisfaction towards the protection afforded the motoring public at the River'Road crossing. Our inactivity in connection with said crossing makes us easily vulnerable to criticism such as we find in these clippings. In the humble spirit of Youth may I make the following suggestions despite the fact that I know, that you have undoubtedly spent no inconsiderable amount of time trying to find means of making "Death Crossing" fool- proof. If the City does not take steps soon we may find ourselves involved in a dis- astrous lawsuit, something which would be unfortunate in such times as these. • 1) Would it not be possible towarn motorists by the customary lines /giiiq//)painted on the pavement some 100 yards from the crossing? 2 What objection is there to having a flasher at said crossing? 3 What objection is there to having a bell at said Crossing? 4 Would the installation of a bell and flasher be too much to expect of the C. & N. W. ? (5) 'Why don't we have a more modern sign warning motorists posted south of the crossing, say at the end of the cement abutment, to this effect: *R.R. 200 Yards". Now we have an antiquated sign ('Look Out For The Cars') posted too high for the motorist to see it. Said sign is also somewhat ,obscured by telephone posts. (6) Would it be impossible to install an overhead warning signal? Perhaps some of these may seem wholly impractical, but I believe that the lines on the pavement could be very useful especially when apprthaching from the South, The -stop sign by the Standard Oil Sta- tion should slow down southbound motorists sufficiently to enable them to recognize the fact that a railroad is there. The watchmen that the Northwestern has posted are almost worthless as protection. not entirely through fault of their own, but with so much.traffic and a three -track crossing their efficiency is negligible. To interpret their gestures is oftentimes very difficult. The combination of a bridge, an doutment and a clump of trees on the other side of the river makes it very difficult for the parties driving northward through the city. With winter in the offing the trees will be losing their leaves, which will diminish the danger somewhat. But the present time is none too soon to prepare for next summer's traffic and traffic in years to come: the hazard must be res moved. Let us see if we cannot prevail upon the C. & N. W. to give more adequate protection. 'If not, let us paint the lines and put up some signs far enough back to give drivers a fifty-fifty chance of neg'otiating the crossing with safety. Sincerely hoping that measures have already been launched to better the crossing; and, if not, that we can with dispatch find means of doing so, I submit these suggestions for consideration. Very truly yours, Manson E. North Also the following memorandum from the C. & N. W. Railroad: - MEMORANDUM Chicago, Oct. 15th, 1932. At a meeting this morning attended by Mr. Collett, Alderman, City of Des Plaines, Mr. Sheets, Signal Engineer, and Mr..Parish, Assistant to General Manger, information was given Mr. Collett to the effect that we are now working on a system of stop lights for Des Plaines Avenue Crossing, River Road, Des Plaines, and have reason to believe that our plans will be completed within a very short time, 'and submitted to the City Council at Des Plaines for their approval. Mayor Hammerl instructed the City Clerk to make arrangements with the C. & N. W. Railraod officials for a meeting with the Council to discuss the matter of providing more adequate crossing protection at the C. & N.W. tracks and Des Plaines Avenue. 659 The Clerk then read the following letter: Des Plaines, I11. Mayor & City Council:- Oct. 17, 1932 As a properity owner we feel we have the same parking rights as the property owners on the west side of Center Street. If there is no change made in our present Parking system we are going to lose our tenants, SD we feel it is up to the City Council to change this system. Please take special action on this and return our old Parking System, Yours, truly, .WM. Scott. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Collet to in- struct Mr. Maloney, attorney to prepare and submit to the Council anyi ordinance making'Center Street a one-way street between Ellinwood Street and Prairie Ave., and providing that only Southbound traffic be allowed on said fortion of genter Street, and that parking parallel to the curb be permitted on both sides of said street, with all vehicles facing southward. The roll was called on the motion with thefollowing result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Lacey, Enzenbacher, and Meinshausen. Nays, None, The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried The Clerk then read the following letter: Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: October 13, 1932. In accordance with your request, I have considered the question of whether or not the City of Des P1_.ines has�a right to shut off water in case of failure of water users to pay for water furnished by the City of Des Plaines. I find from an examination of the ordinance of the City of Des Plaines that the City reserves the right to shut off water in case of the non-payment of water rentals or for the violation of any other rules or regulations provided by the City Code of the City of Des Plaines governing the use of water furnished by the City of Des rlaines. It is my opinion that the City of Des Plaines, in the operation of the water department and in the furnish- ing ofwater to the user of the City of Des Plaines is operating in its private capacity and not in its, governmental capacity, and in its private capacity it has the right to contract the same as any other individ- ual has with reference to water, and it has the same right to discontinue furnishing water in case of non- payment as a private individual would have to refuse to furnish water in case of non-payment. It is, therefore, my' opinion that the City of Des Plaines ha's a full right, in case of non-payment of a water bill, to shut off water from any user who fails or refuses to pay a water bill which is past due, and in so doing, the City of Des' -Plaines or any of its officers assume any liability. Yours Very truly, ' DBM:EV D. B. MALONEY 660 The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Lacey to publish the information set forth in this letter in the suburban Times. as a warning to, such as may be delinquent in the payment of water bilis. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon theMayor•declared the motion carried. T -;.e Clerk then read the following letter: Honorable Mayor & City Coucil. Regarding Chapter Fourteen (141 Sec. 441, City Ordinance, pro— hibiting the sale of unpasteurized Milk within the City Limits. I wish to,inform,you that an arrest was made today, in violation of this Section. The hearing on this case is set for Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 19th, at 3 P. M. Therefore 1 ask that you inform the City Attorney to be present, to assist the City of Police Dept, in the prosecution of this Violation, as there will be representation present representing the other'party. Christ A. Wegner, Chief of Police October 17th, 1932. Mayor Hammer) thereupon instructed Mr.- Maloney, attorney, to comply with the request contained in the above lettere The Clerk then read the following letter: October 17, 1932. The City Council of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: A Safety Council, made up of representative citizens of this community, has been organized by the Lion's Club. The function of the Safety Council will be to promote Safety in Des Plaines. The Lion's Club would like your Honorable Council's support in this new and worth while project. Men, such as Mayor Hammerl, Alderman collet, Chairman of Streets and Sidewalks Committee, City Engineer Jenkins, Chief of Police Wegner, and Fire Chief Petterson, are five of the ten citizens serving on this organization) The remaining five members have been a ppointed by the Lion's Club as representative citizens of this city. All of these men have the Safety movement at heart and are eager to serve their community in this new way to the best of their ability. The City Council can, it is thought by the Lion's Club, give the Safety Council an extra stimulus by sanctioning such a movement, also it can request the above named members of the Council and officers of the City of Des Plaines, to serve on the Safety Council as their official representatives. The Lion's Club, of course, would like your Council to know that the Safety Council, being organized, can only act as an advisory body to you in Safety matters that have to do with the Streets and Sidewalks of Des Plaines, Their research into some of your Safety problems should be a great help to you. Des Plaines, and every organization in it will, without any doubt, be,interested in every Safety movement which might make Des Plaines a more safe place. in which to live and through which to travel. The Lion's Club would like to have you sanction this movement, or if you care to make further suggestions along this line, they will be more than glad to consider them. 661 Your thoughtful consideration of this request will be appreciated. Respectfully yours, • LION'S CLUB OF DES PLAINES W. A. TOWNSEND • President The motion was made by A.lderman�Pflugha t and seconded by Ahbe that the Council goon record as wholeheartedly endorsing the Safety Council as approving the names of its members mentioned in the above letter, and as ready and willing to give full cooperation to this movement. The motionvas voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following petition: City Council Des Plaines 10-10-32 We the undersigned residents of Keeney Avenue Between Center Street and the Soo Line R. R. are asking to have Street light which is about 150 ft east of the Soo Line on Keeney turned on, to avoid serious mishap of residents of this block. Hugo, Grosser, H. W. Burmeister, Otto H. Hans, Elmer E. Wehrmann, Leon Wells The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Pflughaupt to refer this matter to the streets and sidewalks Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following letter: Hon. Presiden an4 Board of Trustees, Village of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. October 7, 1932. Gentlemen: The Disabled American Veterans of the World War would like to request permission to run their annual tag day on Armistice Day, November 11, 1932. This event is a national 'ffair which s held all over the country for the purpose of raising funds for relief of those men who were disabled by reason of military service in the world war. In the event that the weather will not permit us to hold the drive on that day, we would like to have it for the following day or the following Saturday, which would be November 12th, Thanking you for your kind consideration, I am Very truly yours, FORREST F. COBURN, CONNANTDER . Mayor Hammerl appointed. Alderman Enzenbacher as a committee of one to get an expression from the local post of the American Legion as to the Legion's attitude toward this request, and report to the Council. The Clerk then read the following petition: - To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: The undersigned property owners petition your honorable body to rezone for business purposes Middle Sub in Des Plaines being a sub of lots 112 to 115 both inclusive, in original Town of Rand, Section 21 Twon 41 Range, 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian. Lots 1-2-3 and that part of one hundred and eleven (111) Town of Rand lying southerly of 662 the southerly line of Prairie Avenue as opened and extended in case No. 52590 County Court of Cook County, Illinois, said Town of Rand being a subdivision in sections 16-17-20 and 21 Twonship 41 North, -ange 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian. Dated: -October 1932. John Suster, C. W. M. Brown, 1567 Thacker St. Walter W. Held, 1560 Thacker St. E. H. Behrens 1564 Thacker St. S. C. Krah1,1577 Thacker St. The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Ahbe that this petition be referred to the Zoning Board of Xppeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following letter: Sept. 30th, 1932. _City Collector, Des Plaines, Ill. Dear Sir: - There is. ab.out $1500.00 or $2000.00 in redemption on withdraun special assessment due your City on the books in the County clerks office I handled these matters for Mr. Tallant when he was collector and would be pleased to handle same for you on same basis. Thanking you in advance for an early reply, I am, Yours very truly, M. B. HOXIE % Redemption Dept. County Clerks office. • The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Enzenbacher to instruct Mr. Maloney, attorney, to prepare a resolution demanding a sIatement from the County Clerk, and ordering him to remit such moneys aeMay due the City. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Maloney then stated that he had prepared such a resolution and submitted it to the clerk for reading. The resolution follows: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on or about September 30, 1932, the City Collector of the City of Des Plaines received from the office of the County Clerk of Cook County information to the. effect that the County Clerk of Cook County had collected and had on hand to the credit of the City of Des Plaines between $1500.00 and 4000.00, it also advised the City that the money could be paid to the City only on the condition that the matter be handled by some employee of the Cibynty L'lerk's Office on some basis satisfactory to them; and WHEREAS, it is the duty of the County Clerk of Cook County.to receive delinquent taxes in case of forfeitures or sales and to remit the money collected, together with interest on the taxes or assessments, to the City of Des Plaines; and WEEREAS,,THERE IS NO REASON WITHIN LEGAL OR EQUI7 able jurisdiction, why employees of the County Clerk'office, employed by t he public and paid out of the public -treasury, should receive and collect moneys from the City of Des Plaines or any other municipality, in order to receive moneys col- lected by the County Clerk's Office. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED thict the City Clerk of the City of Jies Plaines be and he is hereby authorized and directed to make written demand upon Robert M. Sweitzer, County Clerk, for all moneys on hand in the County Clerk's Office collected by h.j.m in either general taxes or special assessments, and that the money be turned over promptly and without the necessity 663 of paying any commissions or percentages to any one in the County Clerk's Office. The motion was made by Alderman Hu anann and seconded by Collet to adopt the above proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following resolution: RESOLUTIO AREAS, there is located on Dempster Street, near Potter- Road, the Maine Township High School which affords educational facilities for the children of Maine Township, particularly of the City of Des Plaines and the City of Park Ridge; and WEEP AS, the County of Cool has heretofore ac- quired a 100 foot right of way along Dempster Street from Milwaukee Avenue and Rand Road along the past the said Maine Township High School, and has improved the said highway by t he construction of & 20 foot avement to Rand Road, and has also improved Miner Street (Dempster Street) to the Des Plaines River bridge, and has widened the Des Plaines River bridge; and WHEREAS, there is at the present time no sidewalk or other means of pedestrian travel which might provide for the safety of children from the City of Des Plaines attending the said Maine Township High School, and that there is suffi- cient of the said right of way acquired and now in possession of the County of Cook to provide ample room for the con- striction of a sidwalks, and the construction of the said sidewalk is necessary for the safety and welfare of the children attending the said Maine Township High School from the City of Des Plaines; and AREAS, such a sidewalk could be constructed on the North side of Dempster Street between the property of the Maine Township High School and Rand -Road, and that all of the said property on the North side of Dempster Street between the said points is unsubdivided and is not within the boundaries of any municipality, and that it is reasonable and proper that the County of Cook or the State of Illinois, or the said two bodies. jointly, shall provide a sidewalk along the North side of Dempster Street between the said points. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines that the Baord of County Commissioners of Cook County be and they are hereby petitioned and requested to provide for the construction of the said sidewalk between Rand Road and the property of the Maine Township High School out of the gas tax, or that they take such steps as may be necessary to obtain the construction. of the said sidewalk by the State of Illinois. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Chairman of the Road and Bridge Committee of the Board of County Commissioners of Cook County, and that a certified copy be sent to the Superin- tendent of Highways of the County of Cook. ADOPTED this day of October, A. D. 1932. ATTEST : President Clerk. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Enzenbacher to adopt the above proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the resolution adopted. The Clerk then read the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, prior to the construction and opening of Busse Avenue from Miner Street at the fOes Plaines River to the Easterly limits of Des Plaines, there was constructed and in place along -the South side of Miner Street a sidewalk constructed by the City of Des Plaines suitable to pedestrian travel, from the Des Plaines River Easterly to Rand Road; and. WHEREAS, the construction of the intersection of Busse Avenue with Miner Street required the destroying. of the sidewalk at said point; and WHEREAS Busse Avenue (State Bond Issue Route No. 19) and Miner Street (Dempster Street) are diagonal streets which intersect immediately East of the Des Plaines River bridge, thereby creating along intersection and making an intersection which'is extremely hazardous for pedestrians to cross; and. WHEREAS, many of the children from the City of Des Plaines desiring to attend. Maine Township High School are required to walk to the high school at Potter Road and Dempster Street, and are required to go Easterly on Miner Street across the said intersection; and. WHEREAS, the County of Cock has heretofore provided for the widening of the b ridge across the Des Plaines River to Miner 6treet, a nd has built a retaining wall from the bridge Easterly along the bank of the Bes Plaines River, but that the County of Cook did not at the time construct the sidewalk and restore and sidewalk which was destroyed by the opaning of Busse Avenue and the South side of Miner Street at said point; and. WEEREAS,-immediately North of Miner Street and for 300 feet East of the Des '1.aines River bridge, there is no property North of Miner Street which receives any benefit from such a sidewalk, but that the Des Plaines River flows in a South Westerly Direction just North Westerly of Miner Street; and. WHEREAS, it is fair and reasonable that the County of Cook should provide for the construction of a sidewalk from the Des Plaines River Bridge to the Easterly line of the sidewalk now in place approximately 900 feet East of the Des Plaines River bridge in lieu of the side- walk destroyed during the construction of the intersection at Busse -Avenue (State Bond Issue Route No. 19) and Miner • Street. BE: IT THEREFORE ESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Cook County be and they are hereby petitioned and requested to provide for the construction of a sidewalk on the North side of Miner Street from the Des Plaines River bridge Easterly a distance of approximately 900 feet Easterly of the sidewalk now in place, and that the said sidewalk be paid for out of the gas tak, or that the Board of County Commissioners be requested to obtain the Construction of the said sidewalk by the Department of Public Works and. Buildings of the State of Illinois. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the chairman of the Road and. Bridge Committee of the Board of County Commissioners, and a certified copy be forwarded to the Superintendent of Highways of Cook County. ADOPTED this day of October, A. D. 1932. ATTEST: President Clerk, The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Lacey to adlpt the above proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamatior whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the resolution adopted-. 665 Mayor. Hammerl then introduced County Commissioner Wm. Busse, who addressed the Council stating that if there is anything he can do to get the Board of County Commissioners to lay a walk on Dempster Street between Rand Road and the Maine Township High School for the safety of high school puuilis, he will gladly do so. He also stated ( in reply to a letter recently sent him by the City Clerk) that the labores hired in the Forest Preserves, and transported to and from dhaicgo, are put to Work by. the Emmerson Relief Commission, and axe not .paid in cash, but receive clothing and groceries in lien of cash. • At this point Mayor Hammerl reported briefly regarding. the annual convention of the Illinois Municipal League, held at Rockford Illinois, which he attended. ' • Mr. Maloney, attorney then reported that the attorney for the bond holders on the opening and paving of Ellinwood SIreet, between Lee Street and Graceland Avenue, has written him asking the City to sue the bonding company of M. A. Behrens former City Treasures, because the bond- holders ci.im that moneys were collected on this assessment, which not properly accounted for. Mr. Maloney stated that he will submit a more detailed report on thio matter in the near future. The Clerk thenread the following resolution: - 'R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council.of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, that the Mayor and City Cierk'of the City of Des Plaines be and they are hereby author- ized and directed'to Prepare and cause to be issued to David B. Maloney, tax anticipation warrant in the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollard, chargeable to the coporate funds of the City of Des Plaines in anticipation of the collection of the 1932 taxes, and that the said warrant be delivered to David B. Maloney on account of services rendered in connection with the foreclosure of delinquent lots and properties in the City of Des Plaines. BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that this Reamlution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law. Passed this day of October, A. D. x.932. AYES: NAYS: .APPROVED this day of October,,A. D. 1932. ATTESTED and FILED this Mayor of the City of Qes Plaines, day of October, A. D, 1932 City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Ahbe to adopt the above proposed resolution, but that the warrant referred to in the resol* ution be not issued until Mr. Maloney submits a statement, setting forth that the sum of 51000100 covers all work done to date. The roll was called on the motion with the following result:- Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Lacey and Enzenbacher,, Nays; Aldermen Huxmann and Teinshausen. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOaIING BILLS, ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE AUTHORISED TO ISSUE, .THE PROPER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. H. Brosser Edward C. Fred Koelle Frank Seaman4 Better Traffic ign Fred Templin Frank Gaebel Co. 3.6o 242.35 4.880 7.20 12.30 67.50 67.50 Harvey Schnell 17,00 Albert Kraus. 35.00 George Meyer 4.80 Sigwalt Lumber. & Caol Co. 1.80 Sack Bloss 17.00 Charles Breitung 67.50 Wm. Viodach 3.60 666 Clark .& Holmes Frank Fischer Marjorie Collet Louis Volberding John Larson - Geoege Meyer Wm. Jensen F. Erhard Marvin Wells G. H. Reeling A. F. Miller L J. Kleutsch B. A. Vanlielt 1.45 36.00 36.00 32.40 27.00 59.89 7.20 7.65 .65 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Marvin Wells Roy Fischer August Guske F. H. Brown Joe Walters Fred Noelle R. Jensen Frank Woolensack Harry McCarty Arthur Averill R. M. Brown A. Wettel Geo. Brenson 78.75 36.00 27.00 27.00 59.40 60.46 7.20 7.65 5.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 The motion was made by Alderman Dean and seconded by Collet to adopt this resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt,'Dean, Huxmann, Lacey, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the resolution adbpted: The motion was made by Alderman Lacey and seconded by Collet to approve the minutes of the regular Council Meeting of October 3, 1932. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the minutes approved. Mr. Maloney, attorney, reported that he melt in conference with Mr. Cater and Mr. Huebsch his attorney, and that Mr. Cater still holds the price of the Cater Well at $85,000.00. Mr. Maloney furthur reported that the R. F. C. loan interestcharge would probably be 5% instead of 3% as previously reported. Alderman Pflughaupt chairman of the Building and Plats Com- mittee presented the following plat: Dedication of right of way of Wolf road from Oakton Street to'Thacker Street The motionwas made by Alderman Pflughaupt and 'seconded by Ahbe to a pprove this plat. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughappt, Dean, Huxmann, Lacey, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen., Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the plat approved. Alderman Enzenbacher chairman of the Finance Committee then reported that he has investigated the special assessment bills of Wm. G. Wille referred to his committee at the last Council meeting, but that he is not in a position to make a definite recommendation at this time. Mr. Maloney, Attorney, reported that the court hearing was postpon- ed till sometime in December. The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Collet that the Clerk instruct the Soo Line Railroad to repair the cross- ing at Prospect Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon.the Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Dean to instruct Mr. Jenkins, engineer to apply to the State of Illinois for a permit to make a water tap approximately 60ft. south of the southerly line of Wicke Ave. on Des Plaines Avenue. Tie motion was voted upon by accla- mation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Pflughaupt then reported that Mr. Frank Woolensack, has submitted a bit of $150.00 for painting the exterior of the City Hall, and desires that this bid be made a matter'of record. The Mayor ordered that the bid be recorded in the minutes of the Council, and referred the matter to the.Building and Plats Committee. The motion was made by Alderman Lacey and seconded by Collet to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the Council regularly adjourned. ED AR IEDRICH, City Clerk.