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01/03/1933MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAI I E S , HELD IN TEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE T II RD DAY OF JANUARY 1933 AT TEE HOUR OF 30'Clock P. M. The meeting was called to order by isayor Hammerl, with Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Lacey, Enzenbacher Meinshausen responding to the roll call. Aldermen Huxmann, Kinder and -riott were absent. The Clerk then read the following: Annual report of Chief of Police C. A. Wegner for 1932. December report of City Collector, Fritz Wettin DecembOr report of City Clerk, E. J. Friedrich. December report of City Treasurer, Otto 1`exses. The clerk then read the annual report of Victor Spiegler, Secretary of the mire Department which showed that the department under the able supervision of thief Axel Petterson is functioning efficiently, and reported the following estimeated losses during 1932. Estimated losses and values of Real Estate and their contents in the City limits, are as follows: Value of insured Property $475,100.00 Damage " It " 4,420.00 Insurance carried on " 335,100.00 Value of uninsured Property 24,400.00 Damage " It " 2,270.00 Total -'images in amity 6,690.00 Only 1.34% of the property, subject to fire, has been lost, last year's loss was 7.2%, and 1930 was 10°%. None of the standing committees of the Council had reports to offer. The Clerk then read, for the second reading, the following proposed ordinance rezoning for business that part of Block 6, River Addition lying west of Center Street, and Block 3, in J. Robinson's Addition. AN ORDINANC. AMEiDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TC CLASSIFY, REGULATE -AND _RESTRICT TITS LOCATIONS OF TRADES AND INDUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION OF BUI1,DINGS DESIGTED FOR SPECIFIED USES: TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE INTENSITY OF TIE USE OF LOT AREAB AND TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE AREA. OF YARDS, COURTS, AND OTHER OPEN SPACES WITHIN AND SURROUNDING SUCH BUILDII?GS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE BCUNDARIES OF DISTRICTS FOR THE SAID PURPOSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR TEE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS" OF THE CITY OF DES PL.AINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The motion was made by 111derman -jean, seconded by Meinshausen to adopt the above proposed ordinance. The roll vias called on the motion with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen- Ahbe, Co&let, Pflughaupt, Dean, Lacey, Enzenbacher and Leinshausen. Nays; none. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted. The Clerk then read the following letter: Des Plaines, Illinois December 22, 1932. Hon. L'harles Hammerl, Mayor of the City of Des Plaines Dear Sir: In connection with the request of Attorney Maloney, representing the Laity of Des Plaines in the proceedings pending on special assessment 1o. 100, made at the meeting of the City Council as a committee of the whole on December 14th last, that the members of the City Jouncil express their opinion upon the proposal outlined by him at that time for the disposition of certain matters involved in this special assessment, being, (1st) The settlement of the unsatisfied liability of all uppaid, outstanding bonds on this improvement by an arrangement whereby these will be cancelled and new bonds or obligations be issued to the amount of eighty per cent (80%) of the unpaid principal payable out of the cash now on hand in this improve- ment and to be collected out of the unpaid install- ments; and (2nd) The filing in the County jourt of a certificate as to the final cost and completion of the work whereby an increased item for deficiency in the interest, etp., was to be shown in order to forestall claims for rebate; It is the opinion and desire of the under- signed, before expressing themselves as to the disposition of these matters as above outlined, suggested by 1dr. Maloney, that the proposal be submitted by him in writing and detail with his suggestions and recommendations as to the advisability of disposing of the matters covered in such manner. It is also desired that there be submitted in writing a statement under oath by such person or persons haying knowledge of the facts as to who the present owners of such unpaid bonds are and when they became the owners thereof and what was paid by them for these bonds. Yours turly, L. F. Meinshausen Geo. W. Kinder Ernest Friott Adm. H. Dean Paul J. Huxmann G. Walter Pflughaup John D. Collet H. M. Ahbe Victor H. Lacey Mr. Maloney, Attorney, then re e the proceedings of Special Assessment No. 100. The motion was then made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Ahbe, that the above letter be filed. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. haloney then read the following report on Special Assessment No. 100. Mayor and city Council, City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Ill. In Re: Gentlemen: January 3, 1933 Des Plaines Special Assessment No. 100. About two years ago the City caused to be filed in the above case a Certificate of Final 'ost and Completion showing the cost of the work to be $111,433.56, engineering <`11,000.00, and the 6% item including legal expenses, spreading, etc. •13,800.00; Objections were filed to this certificate by some property owners and also by bondholders. These objections have been disposed of, and the Court has Already entered a Finding in which it finds that the work done conforms to the ordinance and an order is now being drawn to be presented to the Court, in accordtince with the Finding of the Court, finding that the cost of the work done will be the sum of $111,084.00. The cost of the work as shown by the engineer's final estimate was approximately $138,800.00; This reduction in the cost of the work amounts to approximately 20%. In as much as bonds were issued in this improvement for approximately $138,000.00, there will be another order finding that there has been an over -issue of bonds of -20%. The order of court will provide for the calling in of all bonds and the re- issuing of the unpaid portion of the bonds at a reduction of 20%. This 20% amounts to $27,600.00 of all bonds, or a net saving of bonds outstanding at this time of $17,200.00 in addition to 20% of the coupons outstanding. No interest will be paid on bonds which have matured during the pendency of this litigation. The city will be chargeable only with the coupons and not with accured interest. Some years ago the Collector's office started collection on a revised assessment roll in this improvement. This assessment roll has never been a.proved by any court. With the reduced cost of these bonds, this assessment as now being collected, should provide ample funds for the payment of the bonds as reduced and should, upon the payment of these bonds, provide for a rebate to the property owners. Under the present condition of the account, it would be impractical at this time to provide a rebatg. As soon as the order has been entered and pro- vision has been made for the deposit of the bonds with the Treasurer, I will furnish the treasurer with a statement which will provide for the re -issuance of the outstanding bonds. Respectfully submitted, D. H. Maloney The nioti on was then made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Collet to instruct Yr. Maloney, Attorney, to enter an order in court see -King to confirm Special Assessment No. 100. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: :'dyes; Alder- men Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Lacey, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen, Nayes: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following petition: Des Plaines Illinois November 29th, 1932. To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City `ouncil, City of Des Plaines: Whereas the only approach to the business and school district of Des Plaines from that portion of our city lying East of the Des Plaines River and South of Rand Rd. is over the Busse Highway and Miner Street intersection at the bridge over the Des Plaines River; And whereas this same intersection must be traversed by those who live `:Fest of the Des Plaines River attending the Maine Township High School: And whereas the intersection referred to con- stitutes a grave menace to the safety of pedestrians and especially the little children going back and forth to school; Now therefore we the undersigned residents of that part of the First Ward lying East of the Des Plaines River respectfully petition your Honorable Body to provide such means as.will safely guard pedestrians from injury or even death at this inter- section; Persons driving automobiles at night complain that they cannot see pedestrians for lack of proper street lighting. It is therefore our request that the existing street light just past of the bridge be put into service; So that some measure of safety can be immediately instituted, we have had a drawing prepared and attached hereto, suggesting a course to be pursued; We trust that your Honorable Body will give this petition your immediate consideration. This Petition was signed by fifty-one (51) Property Owners. The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by nzenbacher to refer this petition to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee and that another letter be written to the -bard of County Commissioners asking what can be expected from the County Board in this matter. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then dead the following letter: Dec. 21, 1932 The Honorable President and Board of Trustees, Des Plaines Cook County, Illinois Gentlemen; On the 28th day of november, 1932, at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, I introduced the enclosed resolution seeking a reduction of utility rates for Cook County. This action was prompted by the discrepancy of utility rates between Chicago and 'other large cities of the United States, and the great disdrepancy between Chicago and the county towns. I have discovered that Chicago rates for gas and • electricity is from 10 to 160 percent higher than other large cities. The country towns rates are approximately 35 percent higher for gas and appreximately 24 per cent higher for electricity than Chicago rates. In order that our telephone rates will be comparable to other large cities, it will be necessary to have a complete readjustment, not only for the basis charge, but also their zoning system. To substantiate my charges against the utility companies that rates are unreasonable in Cook County, I have coplied more than 100 pages of facts, figures and court decisions from 50 of the largest cities in America. My investigation shows that a five room apartment, consuming 2000 cubic feet of gas in Cleveland will receive a gas bill for $1.10; in Cincinnati the bill will be $1.50; in Philadelphia it will be $1.80 and in St. Louis the ail will be $1.60, but in Chicago the bill is $2.81, and in the "ountry towns the same amount of gas costs $3.81 The same apartment consuming 100 KWHs of electricity per month will be billed in Cleveland for $3.00; in Baltimore for $3.50; in Memphis for p3.36 in Washington, D. C. for $3.83 in Providence for $3.92, but in Chicago the consumer will be billed for $4.20, while in the Country towns the same electricity consumption will cost the consumer 55.20. Unless the villages of the country towns in Cook County take concerted action, there will be no reduction. I am therefore appealing to your Honorable Body to cooperate with the Board of .County Commissioners by your endorsement of this movement. Trusting that you will consider this matter, which is of such: vital importance to the overburdened consumer, and that we may have a report of any action taken, I beg to remain, Very truly yours, HOMER J. BYRD Chairman, County -0oard Special Committee for Utility Rate Reduction The Clerkthen read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION aVIRAS an Association of Cook County municipalities outside of Chicago has been organized for the purpose of prompting and maintaining the welfare and best interests of such municipalities, and Whereas membership in such Association appers to be desirable, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the President and - 3oard of Trustees o.f the Ilayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines that this municipality join the association and that the Treasurer of the City of Des Plaines be authorized to for- ward a check for the amount of the annual dues to the Treasurer of the aforesaid association. The motion was made. by Alderman ''flughaupt and seconded by _Lacey to adopt the above proposed resolution. The -roll was called ,on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe,Collet, Pflughaupt, Lean, Lacey, - nzenbacher and Ieinshausen. Nayes; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. lhe motion was made, by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Ahbe to include the invoice for ;x9.00 for membership in The .Suburban Area and Country Towns Association of Cook County, In ,the invoice register to be passed later in this meeting. The motion _was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Ir. Maloney, attorney, then reported on the progress of the Cater Well suit now pending. Upon suggestion of Mr. Maloney the motion was made by Alderman Lacey and seconded by Collet to ,authorize Hr. id ;loney to withdraw his answer in the case and file ,a demurrer instead. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the ayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Laloney Attorney, then reported on the movement to consolidate_all elections in Cook County, and asked the Council to express it's opinion in the matter. The motion was made by Aldermen ynznebacher and seconded by Ahbe to instruct Mr. Laloney to voice the "ouncil's attitude as opposing the combining of elections. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. i+ aloney agreed to have a suitable resolution at hand at the next Council meeting, Alderman Ahbe, Chairman of the Police Committee than asked the Council, what action to take in the matter of disposing of the case of the men employed in connection with the Goodyear Blimp against the City Police. Mayor Haimerl ordered the matter posponed until the next regular meeting of the Council. 1'he motion was :Wade by Alderman Pflughaupt-and seconded by Lieinshausen to instruct the Streets Committee to erase the present diagonal parking, lines on enter street, and paint parking lines paralell to the curb. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman 'acey and seconded by Collet to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 19, 1932, as written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion•carried. Alderman Collet, then asked what has been done regarding the smoke nuisance and fire hazard created:1)y the defective chimney on the orth Side. The motion was made by Alderman Lacey and seconded by Dean to refer this matter to the Board of Health. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Enzenbacher inquired whether local labor is tang employed in the electrical work in connection with the rewiring of the street lighting circuits in the various sub -divisions. 1r. Jenkins, engineer replied that the Monroe Electric Co. of Chicago, had been engaged to do this work, merely because this firm has done the city's electrical cable splicing work in the past. he stated however that he certainly did not intend to rob local labor of an opportunity to work, and that he would call the Monroe off of the job at once. The motion was made by Alderman .Enzenbacher and seconded by Collet to notify the Monroe Electric Co. at once that it's services are terminated; and to engage local labor to complete the work. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. the "lerk then read the following resolution: The Sub.Ar.ea&Country Towns $9.00 Lee Street Garage 27.40 William H. Cater 1099.05 Fra. nk A. Bremer p Sons .50 Inland Supply Co. 6.83 Fred Koelle 64.69 August Guske 27.00 Louis Volberding 32.40 Roy Fischer 36.00 Marjorie Collet 36.00 Union Linene Supply Col 1.50 Frank Gaebel 67.50 Fred Templin 67.59 Elmhurst -Chicago Stone Co. 38.35 Better Traffic Sign Co. 26.95 Marvin `Jells 73. 75 Fred Noelle 4.80 Des Plaines Concrete Prod. 24.64 Wm. Stratton 10.00 Otto Henrich 20.00 E. J. Friedrich 6.28 WARRANTS Aethur Imig Patrolman Officer Bernard Meehan Mot. Cyc. Off. Joe O'Donnell. Desk Sergeant Max Mau Janitor A. Walton $5.00 Neptune Meter Co. 15.96 Poyer Nash Sales 1.35 Union Linen Sup .ly Co . 7.50 George Lever 59.89 F. H. Brown 27.00 John Larson 27.00 Joe Walters 59.40 Frank Fischer 36.00 Des Plaines Mot. Sales 5.80 =otos Service Garage 28.20 Charles Breitung 67.50 Frank Harvey 23.70 August Jarnecke 70.68 E.J. Friedrich .67 George treyer 9.61 Coffman Coal Yard 22.00 H. Grosser 1.80 Purnell & '„"ilson 20.00 Frank A. Bremer & }ons 2.75 Police li n 50.00 100.00 100.00 City 11a11 50.00 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, Ladey Enzenbacher and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. 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 ad- journed. EDGAR J. FRIEDRICH, City Clerk.