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05/15/1933101 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLIES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 15th DAY OF MAY, 1933. AT THE HOUR OF 8 O'CLOCK F.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W. Kinder, with Aldermen, Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen responding to the roll call. Alderman Enzenbaher was absent but arrived later in the evening. to offer. The Judiciary and Assessment Committee had no report The Police and License Committee through Alderman Huxmann, its chairman, recommended the purchase of report and record forms for the police department costing approximately $ 60.00. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann, and seconded by Dean to authorize the Police Committee to expend not to exceed $60.00 for these forms. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen; Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The Police and License Committee through Alderman Huxmann, its chairman, recommended the purchase of a police radio receiving set for the squad car. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Pflughaupt to authorize the Police Committee to purchase such a radio receiving set at a cost not to exceed $50.00. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick and leinshausen. Kays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. to offer. The Streets and Sidewalks Committee had no report The committee on Building, Plats and Public Works had no report to offer. The Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation Committee had no report to offer. The Water Committee had no report to offer. Note: At this point Alderman Enzenbacher entered the meeting. Alderman Collet, chairman of the Streets and Sidewalks Committee then reported regarding the proposed stoning of streets in "Riverview, and asked lir. Jenkins, engineer, to elaborate upon the matter. Mr. Jenkins read the following letter: May 12th,1933 Alderman John B.Collet, Chairman Street and Light Committee Des Plaines City Council Des Plaines,Illinois Dear Sir: At your suggestion and in accordance with the directions of the Council on April 3rd, I am submitting herewith an estimate of cost for surfacing certain streets in the southerly part of Des Plaines, "Riverview." I have estimated the cost using crushed 102 as the surfacing material and also bank run gravel. To the total costs given herewith, there should be added about 3%' in order to cover the cost of engineering and inspection. A compacted depth of 8* of stone over a sur- faced width of 20 feet has been used in determining the quantities in the estimate, except on Illinois Street where a compacted depth of 6" was used. Two routes have been selected in preparing the estimate, a verbal discussion of the merits of each will be given if asked for. Street Name Length Total Cost Stone Surface Illinois 1320' Everett 660' White 660' Prospect 1330' Maple 1980' Totals Street Name Circle Everett White Prospect Maple $1764.10 1172.08 1172.08 2362.10 3513.25 5950 $9983.61 Length 840' 660' 660' 1320' 1980' Totals: 5460' Total Cost Stone Surface $1495.00 1172.08 1172.08 2362.10 3513.25 Total Cost Gravel Surface $9714.51 The detailed figures these totals were derived will if desired. $1587.10 1054.48 1054.48 2125.10 3160.75 $8981.91 Total Cost Gravel Surface $1345.00 1054.48 1054.48 2125.10 3160.75 $8739.81 from which be submitted very sincerely Carter Jenkins The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann, and seconded by Enzenbacher to refer this matter to the Council as a committee of the whole. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following proposed ordi- nance for second reading: - PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL FT.FCTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES , COUNTY OF COOK AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Meinshausen to amend this proposed ordinance so as to set the date of the proposed special election for June 29, 1933. The roll was called on the amendment with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Pflughaupt, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick, and Meinshausen. Nays; Aldermen, Ahbe, Collet, Dean and Enzenbacher. The Mayor thereupon declared the Amendment carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Pflughaupt to amend this proposed ordinance by inserting the following section, SECTION 7: That Henry J.Kehe and Edw.Gerig be, and 103 they are hereby appointed judges of such election; and that Elizabeth Hodgson and Mayme Haussner be and they are hereby appointed clerks of such special election. The roll was called on the motion to amend with the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Pflughaupt, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick andeinshausen. mays; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Dean and Enzenbacher. The Mayor thereupon declared the amendment carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Meinshausen to adopt this proposed ordinance as amended. The roll was called on the motion, to adopt, with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen rflughaupt, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen. Nays; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Dean and Enzenbacher. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion defeated and the proposed ordinance not passed. Alderman Huxmann then presented the following resolution which was read by the Clerk: Resolution providing for the calling of a Special Election in the Third Ward, City of Des Plaines, to be held on the 29th day of June, A.D.1933. WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the office of Alderman in the Third Ward in the City of Des Plaines caused by the resignation of George W.Kinder, and, WHEREAS, the law of the State of Illinois requires that vacancies in the offices of Alderman shall be filled by an Election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines that a Special Election for one Alderman be Ailed in the Third Ward in the City of Des Plaines to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George W.Kinder. IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Special Election be held on the 29th day of June, A.D.1933 and that the polling places for said election shall be a Whitcomb's Garage, Graceland,Avenue, Des Plaines,Illinois, and that the polls for sad election shall be opened at 6:00 o'clock A.M.(daylight saving time) on said date, and shall close at 5:00 o'clock P.M. (daylight saving time) on said date. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that Henry J.Kehe and Edward Gerig are appointed Judges of said election to perform the duties of said office as provided by law, and that Elizabeth Hodgson and Mayme Haussner be and are appointed as clerks of said election to perform the duties of said office as prescribed by law. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk publish a notice of the purpose, time and place of said election as provided by law, and that said Special Election shall in all respects be held according to law and the ordinances of said City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Judges and Clerks of election shall serve without compensation and no rent be paid for polling place, and that the ballots be furnished without expense to the City of Des Plaines. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Pflughaupt to adopt this proposed resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; 104 Ayes; Aldermen Pflughaupt, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen. Nays; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Dean and Enzenbacher. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. previously Alderman Enzenbacher then spoke on the resolution just/ adopted and was ruled out of order by the Mayor. Alderman Enzen- bacher appealed from the decision of the Mayor on this point of order. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Pflughaupt that the Council sustain the Mayor in his decision. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Pflughaupt, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the ruling sustained. The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance for second readings AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 39 OF V ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS- 1928. Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois. SECTION 1. That Section 39 of Article 1, entitled "Salary" of Chapter 3, entitled "Other City Officials" of the Reused Ordinances of the City of Des Plaines, 1928, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: *SECTION 39, SALARY - That the City Attorney shall receive as compensation a salary of Two Thousand Dollars 02,000.00) per annum, payable in equal monthly installments." SECTION 2. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances conflicting with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed so far as they conflict herewith. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its pasaage and approval. Passed this day of ,A.D.1933 APPROVED this CITY CLERK day of A.D.1933 MAYOR The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Meinshausen to adopt this proposed ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Ahbe to defer action on this proposed ordinance until the next regular meeting of the Council. The roll was called on the motion to defer with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Dean and Enzenbacher; Nays; Aldermen Pflughaupt, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion to defer, defeated. The roll was then called on the main motion to adopt, with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen eflughaupt, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen. Nays; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Dean and Enzenbacher. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost and the ordinance defeated for want of a Council majority. 105 The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION FIXING BOND OF CITY ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Illinois require officials of cities, whether appointed or elected to give bond for the faithful performance of their duties, and WHEREAS, the penal sum of the official bond of the City Attorney of the City of Des Plaines has not been fixed by ordinance or resolution; THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines that the official bond with security of •the City Attorney of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, be fixed at Two Thousand 02,000.00) Dollars, and conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the City Attorney and payable to the City of Des Plaines. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Meinshausen to adopt this proposed resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick, Enzenbacher and 1einshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The Clerk then read the following proposed ordi- nance for first reading: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO SERVE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING MAY 1,1933 AND ENDING MAY 1,1934. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Meinshausen to put this proposed ordinance on passage. The roll was called on the motion "to put on passage" with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick, Enzenbacher, and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. . The motion was then made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Ahbe to adopt this proposed ordinance. The roll was called on the motion to adopt, with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the ordinance passed. The Clerk therf read the following proposed ordinance for first reading' ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayrand and City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County,Illinois; SECTION 1: That Carter Jenkins be and he is hereby employed and retained as engineer for the City of Des Plaines under and subject to the Conditions of a contract, copy of which is hereto attached and made a part of this ordinance. SECTION 2: That the kayor and City Clerk 106 of the City of Des Plaines be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to execute contract to the said Carter Jenkins, copy of which is hereto attached. SECTION 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, be, and the same are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and the approval according to law. PASSED this day of A.D.1933 AYES: NAYS APPROVED THIS day of A.D.1933 Mayor of the City of Des Plaines Cook County, Illinois. ATTEST: City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Meinshausen and seconded by Collet to refer this proposed ordinance and agreement to the Judiciary and Assessment Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following letter: Des Plaines, Illinois May 9th, 1933 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Dear Plaines Dear Sirs: We started a beer and sandwich shop at 1572 Miner Street on May 3rd and got our govern- ment license for May and June at a monthly pro- rated rate for the part of year ending June 30th,1933. As the city license is $35.00 for April, May and June we think it would be fair if you could allow us to pay for the two months at the pro -rated monthly rate of $11.67 per month instead of paying the full $35.00. Yours truly, W.P.Linezey and A.W..St.Clair The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Huxmann to instruct the City Clerk to comply with the request made in the above letter, and to pro -rate all future beer license fees up to July 1,1233. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The clerk then read the following letters: 107 May 15th,1933 To the Hon.Mayor and City Councilmen Des Plaines, Cook County,Illinois Gentlemen: In regards to a letter which was pre- sented to Des Plaines Council at meeting held on April 3,1933, in regards to Special Assess- ment No.99 and which was referred to the (at that time Attorney for the City) we would like to find out what you will do about the matter. Also: Enclosed please find a copy of a letter which was mailed -to one .of the pro- perty owners in that section. Martha Wegner 1382 S.DesPlaines Ave. Fred Wegner 1386 S.DesPlaines Ave. Samuel C.Beiner 1255 S.DesPlaines Ave. City of Des Plaines Cook County, Illinois Member Illinois Municipal League March 10 ,1933 Regarding special assessment bills you received on your property on Warrant No.99, for 8 install- ments, we wish to advise you that we received an order cancelling this assessment. A letter from Mr. Maloney, City Attorney, explain- ed that assessments on your piece of property had been cancelled by court order before the roll had been signed by the court. Very truly yours Fritz Wettin City Collector By; Mr.Hammerl The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Ahbe to refer this letter to the City Attorney, Mr.Meyer, for investigation and report. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation, whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following letter: WEST SIDE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF DES PLAINES May 9th,1933 Mayor a City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: At a regular meeting of the above organization the question of Special 100 was raised. 108 No one present could give a definite answer, so I was instructed to write and obtain from you a concrete statement, giving the present status of the Assessment and a record of court findings (if any) up to date. Respectfully yours, 3.organ Lewis,Secretary 924 Rose Ave. Des Plaines,I11. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Ahbe to refer these letters to Mr. Meyer, City Attorney, for reply. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The clerk then read the following letter: To the Mayor and City Council, I have been Special Policeman for the past four years at the Des Plaines Incinerator without pay. The chairmen of the previous years, have promised me pay, but as yet have not received any. Whenever 1 have seen a car pull in to dump, I went down and had them dump in the right place. However, if they were from you of town, 1 gave them an arrest slip. This has all cost me gas and oil; besides wear and tear of my car. I think I am entitled to at least fifty dollars for my time and expense during the past four years. Yours very truly, Mr.A.J .Kohfeldt This letter was referred to the Police and License Committee by the Mayor. Alept The Clerk then read the following letters: Maloney and Wooster May 12th,1933 Edgar Friedrich City Clerk Des Plaines,Illinois Dear Sir: This is to acknowledge receipt of tax anticipation warrants for the year of 1932, Serial No.B 58 to and including B-69, payable to the order of myself, each for the sum of $100.00. Thanking you for your courtesy in this matter, I am Very truly yours, D.B.Maloney DBL: cl MALONEY and WOOSTER May 12th, 1933 Edgar J.Friedrich City Clerk, Des Plaines,I11. In Re:Central States Electric Co.v. Des Plaines, et al. yllinwood Avenue job No.52693. 109 Maloney & Wooster Dear Sirs May 12th,1933(cont'd) This will acknowledge receipt of Special Assessment vouchers received by me for the purpose of delivering to the Master, 'William A.Doyle, in accordance with the decree entered in the above case, as follows: Class A.Vouchers Nos.397,398,399,400,401, and 402; Class B.Vouchers os.403,404, 405,406,407,408 and 409; Class C Vouchers Nos. 411,412 and 412. Also special assessment bonds payable out of assessments in the above improvement: Bond Nol 82 payable out of the 8th installment for $500.00; No.A-1 payable out of the 8th installment for $500.00; No.A-3 payable out of the 9th installment $ 500.00; A-4 payable out of the 9th installment $500.00; A-5 payable out of the 10th installment $500.00; A-6 payable out of the 10th installment $100.00; A-7 payable out of the 10th installment $100.00; A-8 payable out of the 10th installment $100.00; A-9 payable out of the 10th installment $100.00; A-10 payable out of the 10th installment $100.00. As soon as these vouchers and bonds are delivered to the Master, I will forward to you the Master's receipt for the same. Yours truly, D.B.MALONEY DBM:c1 Mayor Kinder ordered the Clerk to spread these letters upon the minutes. Mayor Kinder then announced the following appointments to the zoning Board of Appeals:- Mr.Chas. Arbogast to succeed himself for term May 1,1933 to May lst,1938 Mr. T.F.Coombs for his term to expire May 1,1937 Mr. Lawrence Washington to complete the unexpired term of John Krahl, deceased, expiring May1,193 5. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Collet to confirm these appointments. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the appointments confirmed. The following appointments to the Library Board were then made by Mayor Kinder: Mr.Erich Schalk for term Maya 1933 to May 1,1936 Mrs.Erwin Umbach " " Mr.Donald Campbell " " " " " The motion was then made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Frederick that these appointments be confirmed. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor 110 declared the motion carried, and the Library Board appoint- ments confirmed. Mayor Kinder then announced the following appoint- ments to the City Plan Commission: Mr.W.L.Pleav for term May 1,1933 to May 1,1941 Mr. Chas. Hammerl to complete the unexpired term of A.E.Clarke (moved out of town) expiring May 1,1589 The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Dean that these appointments be confirmed. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon Mayor Kinder declared the motion carried and the appointments to the Plan -Commission confirmed. : _ �. . Mayor Kinder than appointed Mr. Axel D.Petterson fire Marshall. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Pflughaupt that this appointment be confirmed. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following resolution: - RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILIS AND SALARIES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE PROPER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. G.Swanberg Geo.Peck Chas. Shaffer Visco-ment Corp. Arthur Wagner Co. Kuhlman & Nagel Fred Templin Chas.Breitung Albert Winkelman B.F.Kinder's Sons Pearl Koelling Roy Fisher August Guske John Larson Herman Meinshausen Fred Koelle A.G.Bjornberg James B.Clow & Sons Des P1.Fub.Co. E.J.Friedrich Remington Rand Harold Ahbe Cameron, Amberg & Co. Des Plaines Pub.Co. Meyer Coal & Mat.Co. Geo.Meyer Howard Becker R.Hammerl E.Drexler A.Imig W'm.Hulke P.Gatto Des P1.Merc.Co. Hamburger Dans,Inc. Herman Meinshausen Otto Schmoldt Geo. Meyer 4.95 united States Rubber 4.73 Reynolds Elect.Co. 3.60 Johnson -Elect. 27.81 Axel D.Petterson 35.00 Phil Gatto 20.15 Ben Stangor 67.50 Frank Gaebel 39.38 D.H.Coffman 28.15 Uptown Pure Oil Sta. .06 Marvin Wells 40.00 Frank Fisher 42.00 Max Maus 27.00 F.H.Brown 27.00 Louis Volberding 25.14 Geo.Meyer 4.80 Joe Walter 5.00 Inland Supply Co. 1.66 B.F.Kinders Sons 16.22 Kenilworth Supply Co. 112.50 Des Plaines Publ.Co. 28.58 Chas. M.Larson 40.00 Grace Rexses 9.27 Ed.C.Flynn 60.52 Max Mau 42.00 B.F.Kinder's Sons 10.74 Fred Koelle 90.00 C.Wegne r 74.25 E.Meyer 74.25 B.Meehan 72.00 D.Hammer 45.00 J.O'Donnell 19.35 Gniot Bros.T.& B. 2.00 Hartless-Austin Linen 1.50 Fred Koelle 4.80 D.Wendt 4.73 Herman Domin 19.21 erd. 4.75 2.34 6.50 77.50 9.00 74.25 39.38 28.15 16.69 78.75 36.00 24.00 27.00 32.40 7.06 59.40 .®9 7.5? 6.00 6.70 83.33 40.00 5.00 58.50 .70 9.61 78.00 74.25 4.95 67.50 45.00 63.33 1.50 21.75 4.95 4.95 111 The motion was made by Alderman Meinshausen and seconded by Huxmann to adopt this resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Friott, Frederick, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. Mays Kinder then recommitted to the Buildings and Plats Committee, the letter of J.V.Neville dated May 1,1933 and spread upon the minutes of the Council Meeting of May 1, 1933. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Frederick to defer approval of the minutes of the Council meeting of May 1,1933, *till the next regular meeting. Alderman Frederick of the Fourth Ward then read a complaint, objecting to unsanitary conditions in connection with a certain privy in his ward. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Frederick to refer this complaint to the Police Committee for report at the next regular council meeting. The motion was toted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Meinshausen and seconded by Huxmann that the council regularly adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the Council regularly adjourned. EDGAR J.FRIEDRICH, City Clerk