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11/07/1932667 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETI_TG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAITES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 7th, DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1932. At THE HOUR OF 8 O'CLOCK P. M. The meeting w as called to order by Mayor Charles Hammer', with Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, :Dean, Huxmann, Kinder, Lacey, Friott and iveinshausen responding to the roll call. Alderman Enzen- bacher was absent. The Clerk then read the following: 1 Report of Chief of Police C. A. "iegner for the calendar month of October 1932. 2 Report of City Treasurer, Otto Rexses for the calendar month of October 1932. 3 Repott of the City Clerk Edgar J. Friedrich for the calendar month of October .1932. 4 Report of City Collector, Fritz Wettin, dated October 28th, 1932. None of the standing committees of the Council had reports to offer, excepting the Building & Blats Committee. Alderman Pflughaupt chairman of this committee submitted the following plat for approval A plat of dedication of Wolf Road from the C & W. W. R. R. tracks to Seegers Road. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Ahbe to approve this plat, The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion -carried. The Clerk then read the following report: ` November 5, 1932. To the Hon. Mayor & City Council of the City of Des Plaines. Gentlemen: Ire your Committee on Buildings & Plats therefore recommend: That_the city is not in financial-positiontohave this work done at this time. (The bid of Mr. Woolensack of 1150.00 for painting the exterior of the City Hall.) The motion was made by Alderman Meinshausen and seconded by Lacey to accept this recommendations The Motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. In connection with the proposed purchase of a squad car for for the Police Department, the clerk read the following letter: October 26th, 1932. To the Honorable Ipayor, and the City Council of the City of Jes Plaine:., Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: - We hereby submit an offer to the City of Des Plaines on one Oadillac Phaeton, serial number 327392, motor number 327392, for the sum of Five hundred seventy dollars 570.00). Allowance on the present squad cur, one hundred dollars 0100.00). Will take the balance of four hundred seventy dollard 0470.00) in Tax Anticipation Warr- ants if in sme.11'amounts. Asking that you give this your usual con- sideration, We are, Very truly yours, WRKIA Melzer Auto Sales, By W. B. Melzer 668 Tb.e motion was made by Alderman Ahbe to accept the original • recommendation of the Police Committee to accept the $585.00 bid of Purnell & Wilson for a 4 Door Ford Sedan, The motion was not seconded however, and the Mayor declared the motion lost for want of a secdnd. There being a decided difference of opinion among the Aldermen As 'to 'the make of car to be purchased, Mayor Hazrrnerl ordered that further consideration of this matter be postponed till the next regular meeting of the Council. The Ulerk then read the following petition. PETITION TO TIE HONORABLE, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL '0F THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILL. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, PROPERTY OWNERS AND OWNERS CF PLACES OF BUSINESS LOCATED ON CENTER STREET, BETWEEN ELI,I 7COD AND PRAIRIE AVENUES, IN vDES PL,IINES, ILLITTOIS, HAVING BEEN INFORMED THAT IT IS PROPOSED TO PASS AY ORDINANCE OF TIE CITY OF DES PLAINES WHEREBY REBY CENTER STREET '":ILL BE DESIGNATED FOR ONE AY TRAFFIC ONLY, WITH PAS SLI TG ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET: AND BEING OF THE UNANIMOUS OPINION THAT SUCH AN ORDINANCE ,WILL CAUSE GREAT HARM TO OUR REsIECTIVE.S BUSINESS'S AND LthCH IN- CONVENIENCE TO CUR PATRONS AND CUST0LERS: WHEREFORE WE RESPECTFULLY PETTION YOUR HONORABLE BODY TO PERMIT TRAFFIC' IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AS IT WAS PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED, BUT TO PERMIT PARKING FOR ONE HOUR ARID A HALF ONLY ON BOTH SIDES AND TO ROUTE BUSSES ALONG ANOTHER STREET IN THIS AS IT IS OUR RESPECTIVE AND UNANIMOUS OPINION THAT MUCH DELAY IS CAUSED THRU THE PRESENT BUSS ROUTE. ` Emil F. Richert, 709 Center St. Dr. E. V. Sergeant, 706 Center St Vine, Wilkening, 705 Center St. A. Quilic, 1505 Ellinwood St. Grace E. Meyer, 1059 Des Plaines, Ave. Helen E. Meyer, 1059 " Ruth N. Meyer, 1059" Kenneth Meyer 1055 ' a Mary uilici, 707 Center St. Edward Diede, 720 Center St. The motion was made by Alderman mann and -seconded by Pflughaupt, that Mr. Maloney,' attorney be instructed to prepare and present an ordinance to permit traffic on Venter Street in loth directions, and to permit parking on both sideS of the street f.or only one and one- half hours. The roll was called on the motion with the following - result: Ayes; Aldermen Abe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Hxumann, Kinder, Lacey, Friott and Meinshausen. Nays; lone.. The Mayor thereupon de-, clared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Kinder and seconded by Pflughaupt to refer matter of Center Street traffic, and the proposed rerouting of busses, now operating on Center Street to the Police & License Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor decla red the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following letter and proposed resolutionl- October 20th, 1932. Honorlible Mayor and 6ity Council , City of Des Plaines, Ill. • Gentlemen: - We wish to thank your Honorable Body for giving our Post opportunity to express itself regarding the request for Tag Day prmit of Chateau Thierry Post,'D. A. V. We have taken the liberty to draft a resolution. which thoroughly expresses our views regarding this, and other Vetern's Tag Day permits, and humbly request the Council to assist the local Pogt once more, by adopting this proposed resolution. . Respectfully Yours, DES PLAIT E$ POST, NO. 16 THE =RICAN LEGION Attest C. E. Stade Adjutant Signed N. A. Biever Commander 669 RESOLUTION Regarding issuing of permit to outside Veteran organizations.: Whereas, it is customary for Des Plaines Post No. 36, the American Legion, Department of Illinois, to conduct an annual "Poppy Day", to raise funds for local Relief Work, and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Des Plaines has recently recieved,a request from Chateau Thierry Post, D..A.V., for permission to conduct a Tag Day in the City of Des Plaines, and Whereas, repeated Ahd numerous Tag Days become a nuisance and tend to deprive the local Post of'the American Legion of funds to which it logically has access; and Whereas, all funds raised by our local post of American Legion are expended in our comunity for the welfare of its needy; now Therefore Be It .Resolved, by the hayor and City Councilof the City of Des Plaines that the rgquest of Chateau Thierry Post be not granted, and that no permits be issued for conducting Tag Days to veteran's organizations other than those having an established unit within the City of Des Plaices. Adopted this 7th day of 'Tov. A. D. 1932. E. J. Friedrich, City Clerk City of lies Plaines, I11. The Clerk then read the following letter:0 Mayor & City Council, Des Plaines, October 24th, 1932. Gentlemen At a meeting of the above club held Oct. 20th, 1932, a resolution was passed censuring, the City Officals & City Council for their failure to see that their ordinances (Chap27 Secs 1163,1171,1173) pertaining to the railroads, within the city limits which specify the sped of trains passing through the town, & which also states that the Railroads "shall" provide whatever crossing protection the aity, Council deems, necessary,were observed. Within the last few week two distressing accidents have #appened at the River 4oad crossing on the N. W. Railroad. In the, last one, one of the residents, of theestSide was killed. In each case it has been evident that insufficent protection was provided by the �ailway Company, It is the opinion of this club that Gates & Lights should be installed Any slight delay & tie up in traffic that might be caused by the closing and opening of gates will be a very trivial matter in comparison with the added protection and consequent saving of human lif We earnestly urge you, Gentlemen to take a most decided stnad in this matter, at your meeting with the officials of the Railroad. West Side Improvement Association of Des Plaines Per. J. Morgan Lewis, . Secretary E. W. Landrey President Alderman Hinder then reported on the progress made by,the Council re- garding crossing protection at the '4. & N. W. tracks and Des Plaines Avenue. He stated that the Northwestern railroad Officials agreed, in a meeting of the Council as a committee of the whole, held October 26th, 1932, to provide effective protection in the form of impdsing red "stop" lights, bells, and flashers. The oration was made by Alderi, man Huxmann and seconded by Collet, to instruct Mr. Maloney to file an apearance before the Illinois Commerce Commission and consent to the granting Af the ' . & N. ,r . Railroad'.s petition to install the "stop" 670 lights and bells Proposed by the C & N. W. Railroad officials. .The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Layor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following letter November 3, 1932. Des -Plaines City Council, Des Plaines, Illinois Attention: Charles Hammerl • Mayor Gentlemen: The Library board finance committee would like to be advised when they can meet with the City Council in a roundtable discussion of library affairs. It urgent that this be soon as some of our people are very much in need of funds. We are anxious to operate the institution in a manner satisfactory to all.and welcome your opinion in all matters relating to it. Please do not fa<i1 to give this your attention) Yours Very truly, K.W. D0NNG Des Plaines Library -oard K. W. Dawning Sec. Treas. Mayor Harimerl trereupon announced that the Council will meet with the members of the Library Board on Monday, Nov. 14, 1932 at 8:00 P. M. if this date i•s suitable to the Library Board. The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance:- -AN rdinance: -AN ORD I N A N C E - PROVIDING FOR TEE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS AGAINST THE TAXES LEVIED FOR THE FIS- CAL YEAR 1932-1933, FOR GENERAL CORPORATE FUND, PUBLIC BE?N1EFITS, FIRE PROTECTION, PUBLIC LIBRARY, GARBAGE, AND BOIfl) FUNDS, The motion was made by -Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Lacey in this proposed ordinance on passage. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes;. Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Kinder, Lacey, Eriott and T.einshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor theraapon declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Aldermen Ahbe:and seconded by Lacey that the above pro- posed ordinance be passed. The roll vas called on the notion with the following result: Ayes;. Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Kinder, Lacey, Friott, and Meinshuasen. Nays, None. The Mayor The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the ordinance passed. The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Collet to authorize the Mayor and City `'lerk to pay city employees and others to whom the city is indebted and who desire anticipation warrants, by means of 1932 Tax Anticipation Warrants, upon approval of the Chairman of the Finance Committee. The roll was called on the motion with the follows ing result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Dean and Kinder,Nays; Alder- men Pflughaupt, Huxmann, Lacey, Friott and Meinsh.ausen. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion defeated. The motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue 1932 Tax Anticipation Irarrants in lieu of cash•to such city employees whom the City owes back salary, and who may be in a position to use such warrants to pay their rent etc., or•other wise dispose of them, it being under- stood however that the names of such employees sh&li subsequently appear cn.the invoice register to be prepared for the regular Council meeting of November 21st, 1932, together with the amount of the warrants issued in each case, in order that the amounts may be regularly approved by the Council. the roll was called on•the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Kinder, Lacey, Friott and Meinshausen. Nays; None.- The Mayor thereupon declared 671 The Clerk then read the following letter: C0"MOPOLITAIT STATE BANK Oct. 27th, 1932. Village Ulerk City of Des Plaines, Des D1aines, Illoinois Dear Sir: Enclosed please find Check for $10.00 which kindly depositto the Firemen's r'und which I am forwarding for the assurance I received that they would service my property in case of a fire. The adjustment of rate has finally been made a.:d although the savings was not as much as anticipated, I wish to assure you that this contribution is cheerfully made. Thanking you for your courtesey in this matter, I beg to remain. Yours, very truly, JACO, DARM TADT The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Friott that the check be accepted and the letter be placed on file. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the mctior. carried. A proposed contract of the State Highway Deprtment, pro- viding for State Aid for the maintenance of Miner St. in the sum of $339.59 annually was presented by Carter Jenkins, Engineer. The motion was made by 13.derman Hinder and seconded by Dean to authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign this contract in the name of the City for a period. beginning June 30, 1932 and ending June 30, 1933. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: -Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, 2flughaupt, Dean, Huxniann,'Kinder, Lacey, Friott, and einshausen. Nays; Nohe. The ="..yor.thereupon declared the motion carried. The Qlerk then read the following: November 7, 1932. MrE. J. Friedrich, City Clerk's Office. Des riaines, Ill. Dear Sir: The street light at the corner of Kennicott Ct. and Des Plaines Ave. has been turned off for some time. It as very .difficult at night to - pick out this_ corner in turning off Des Plaines Ave. as there is nearly always a streem of bright lights coming toward you. This situation is quite hazardous, and a number of the residents cbf this locality have asked me to see what could be done. I.will greatly appreciate anything you can do twoards adjaasting, thio fifficulty. Also the following.: Yours very truly, J. H. JOIES, 1878 Kennicott Ct. Des Plaines, 111. .Village Board of Des Tlaine Oct. 24, 1932. Gentlemen: `ode the undersigned demand that the Street light at Pine & Howard Ave. So. Des Plaines be turned on immedi- ately as the property Owners and Residents are being taxed the this service. Also the following: Respectfully, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Koehler Mr. & Yrs. John r'rana Mr. & Mrs, F. Pr. na D. Engelbrecht 672 November 5, 1932. TO TFC HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF DES AI NIS: - .We, the undersigned, respectfully petition your Honorable Body for the replacement of the street light on Garland Place midway between Rand Road and ''northwest High - •way. This petition is presented due to the fact that this light has been out for some time and the street is very dark and unsafe, some of the women and girls having been frightened,by loiteres and prowlers. Otto V'lorkentein, 718, Garland Place Myrtle Warkentien, 718 Garland Ruth tarkenti en, " Carrie Miller, 718 Gar lane Place Mrs. John T. Guettes 700 " •John T. Guettes, 700 " Helen Guettes, 700 " Erwin Ray, 694 " Clara Ray, 694 " Ethel Saureland, • Tugs. Edw. Gutekundt, 713 " Mrs. J. C. Meyers " • John `'. Meyers James G. Lawson, 714 " Emma E. Lawson, 714 Garland P1. John N. Tandel, 711 It Viola Tandel, 711" 1 * Mrs. Alex Garland, 701 " Alex Garland, 701 Alfred R. Paulson, " Kenneth It. Paulson, 678 " Lena Paulson, 678 " Verna E. Paulson, 678 " The motion was made by Alderman Knder and seconded by Meinshausen to refer these petitions to the Streets & Sidewalks committee for report.. The motion was voted upon• by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following; Des Plaines, I11. November 7. 1932. Mayor and City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: The Social Union of the Congregational church herewith ask permission to hang a canvas banner across aenter•Street to advertise their home talent show "Henry's Wedding" to be given November 17 and 18. We wish to hang the sign this week, and will see that it is taken down Saturday November 19 after the production is over. . Yours truly, Edith H. Kinder. The motion was made by Alderman Huxnann and seconded by Collet to grant this request. The motion was voted upon by a cclamaticn, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following: Oct. '2, 1932. City of Des Plaines Gentlemen: I represent the Bankers Life Company of Des Moins, Iowa, holder of all the bonds issued against Special Assessment Des Plaines Y-). 62694. Our investigation shows that approximately $6,000.00 collected in principal in this assessment has been diverted to the payment of bonds against other assessments. This consti- tutes an unlawful diversion and it is the duty of the City of Des Plaines to make restituiton.immediately and to take steps to compel the Treasurers guilty of this diversion, as well a s their sureties, to join with the minicipality.in making immediate restitutions, to the end that the bonds coming due December 31st, 1932, together with the interest, '.'.'ill be paid at maturity, I have notified the surety companies of this condition and have asked them to make an investigation, to the end that they may check up with the audit we have made. Yours very truly, SHIM:T SAMUEL K. MARK AN 673 The motion was made by Alderman Hxuzn and seconded by Collet to refer this letter to Mr. Maloney, attorney. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared tilt motion carried. The Clerk then read the following resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT TEE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE PROPER WARRANTS Ii` PAYMENT OF SANE Otto Henrich Marvin \'%ells George Meyer .Wm. Kaitschuck Sam,Defalco Fri nk Amedeo A. Mountford A. Mimsoph Fred Tegtmier Jr. R. Pagle H. Hacker Lagerhausen & Fred Templin Charles Breitung Frank J. l''ryma rk Remington Rand Inc. Marjorie Collet Roy Fischer John Larson F. H. Brown Fred Koelle Lagerhausen Lbr. Purnell & Wilson M. D. :delis McMaster Carr Supply Mueller Co. Foyer Nash Sales Neptune Meter Cc. Allie Frederickson Frank Witt Louis H. 'ahl P. R.lfrink Paul Banks %E. Butzbach Herrman Domin Oscar Umbach 15.03 78.75 43.22 10.35 3.83 3.83 7.65 7.65 7.65 7.65 21.00 Coal 1.45 67.50 67.50 5.00 109.75 36.00 72.00 54.00 54.00 48.87 20.99 2.90 1.68 Co 5.78 42.53 2.00 28.87 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 & Coal Inc. C. L. Bishop 26.84 Fred Koelle 14441 Harvey Reiber 14.25 Fred-Tegtmier 10.35 Wm. Rooke 3.83 Emil Jiran .7.65 Louis Minton .7.65 Chas. Trungeli 7.65 Wm. G ewi ck e 7.65 Sam Hamilton 9 .45 Valvoline Oil Co. 24.40 E. J. Friedrich 1.00 • Frank Gaebel 67.50 Fred Koalle 4.80 Meyer Coal & Material 23.87 Coffman Coal Yard 6 Frank Fischer 36.00 Joe Walters 91.80 Louis Volberding 32.40 August Guske 27.00 George Meyer 21.47 Des Plaines Pub. Co. 15.75 James B. Clow & Sons 30.04 Wm, H. Cater 1178.05 Inland Supply Co. 21.91. Public Service Co. 785.40 Valvoline Oil Co. 2.75 Otto Jensen 5.00 Knute Oberg 5.00 J. 'lasiebwski 6.0Q R. Keedy 5.00 Mrs. Fred T'oepper 5.00 Shanghai Laundry _5.00 Dr. users 10.00 E. H. wuinby 10.00 The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Pfluhaupt to adopt this resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ay s; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Kinder, Lacey, Friott and Yeinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The Clerk then read the following letter presented for reading by Alderman Dean: Extract from Postal Bulletin of June 20, 1932 #15937 DELIVERY OF MONTHLY STATEMENTS, ETC., OUTSIDE THE MAILS Second Assistant Postmaster General, Washington June 18, 1932. The Department is in receipt of numerous reports that en account of the increase in postage rates individuals and companies are planing to make deliveries under contract or on a piece -work basis of monthly bills, statements, etc., for business concerns. As the private express statutes (sec.1256-1271, Postal Laws and Regulations) give to the Federal Government the monopoly of the bus- iness of tarring letters, the proposed method of handling these bills, eta,; is in violation of the law. All postmasters and employees of the de-oa.rtment are directed to promptly report to this office any cases of this nature coming to their attention. W. Irving Clover Second Assistant Postmaster General. 674 The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Collet to refer this letter to Mr. Maloney, attorney, for an opinion. The motion. w.s voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carrted. Mr. Maloney, Attorney, then presented the matter of joining with other Cook County cities and villages to oppose the bill introduced in the State Legislature to create a Metropolitan area. Mr. Maloney stated that he would prepare a -resolution gegarding this matter and present it to the Pouncil at the next regular meeting. The Clerk then states that the City Collectors office is in need of 2400 Envelopes $81.20, 500 one cent stamps $5.03 and 500 filing cards #7.00, and thereare no, funds available for this purpose. The motion was made by Alderman Huxinann and seconded by Pflughaupt to rei'er this matter to the finance Com.ittee. The motion was voted upon by:acclamaticn, whereupon the-Layor declared the motion -carried. The motion was made by Alderman Kinder and seconded by Ahbe to.approve the.minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1932 as written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation,, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made •by Alderman Kinder and seconded by Ahbe to 'adjourn. The motion was voted upon} by accla,mati n whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the Council:regularly adjourned. / 9 FmT- 7p • . FRCEDRICH, City Cler_L .