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08/02/1933165 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES , HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 2nd day OF AUGUST,1933 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. More than twenty-four (24) hours before the time of this meeting the following notice was delivered by messenger to Mayor Geo.W.Kinder and each of the Aldermen: - Gentler -len: NOTICE TO ALDERMEN Upon order of Mayor Kinder, there will be a special meeting of the, City Council of the City of Des Plaines on Wednesday, August 2nd,1933 at 8:00 P.M. in the City Clerk's office for the purpose of considering Federal aid in financing, and such other matters as may need attention. Yours truly, E.J.FRIEDRICH City Clerk The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W. Kinder, with Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Frederick and Meinshausen responding to the roll call. Alderman Friott was absent, while Alderman Enzenbacher arrived shortly after the roll call. The Clerk read the following letter: - CHATEAU TH IERRY CHAPTER NO.5 July 21,1933 President and Board of Trustees Des Plaines,illinois Gentlemen: Chateau -Thierry Chapter No.5, Disabled American Veterans of the World War are asking your Honorable Board for permission to hold their annual Forget Me Not Day in your town on September 9,1933 and in the event of rain on September 11,1933. We are enclosing a statement of the activities and accomplishments of our organization for the past year. In order for our organization to carry on for the next year, we must make this day a success, as your Honorable Body are well aware of the drastic cuts given the disabled veterans under the Economy Act issued by the President and effective as of July1,1933. FFC/b Thanking you in advance, we are Yours very truly, Chateau -Thierry Chapter 20.5 D.A.V. of the W.W. By Forrest F.Coburn Commander The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Frederick to refer this letter to Alderman Pflughaupt as a committee of one to confer with the local pont of the American Legion on this matter and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 166 The Clerk then read the following letter: CHILDREN'S HOME Croatian Fraternal Union of Americ a July 21,1533 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines,111. Gentlemen: The Children's Home of the Croatian Fra- ternal Union of America has reached an agreement with Park Ridge to supply water to our institution beginning about August 1Cth,1G33. Changing over from the Des Plaines water Supply to the Park Ridge water supply has been decided upon because of the great financial saving that will be made by buying from Park Ridge. The Children's Horne wishes to thank the City of Des Plaines for its favors and services in the past. Assuring you of our continued well wished and respect, I am G.C.Kutuzovich, Supt. The Mayor ordered this letter placed on file. The Clerk then read the following letter: THE ILLINOIS HOST BUILDING Dear Mr. Mayor: Friday, August eleventh, has been officially designated as Illinois Day at A Century of Progress, the Chicago World's Fair. On that day, the People from every city, town and hamlet in this great state of ours will assemble here to do honor to Our Commonwealth and revive memories of the great men who have made this exposition possible. Needless to say, your community, as an integral part of the great State of Illinois, has contributed much to the history and achievement of the state A Century of Progress celebrates on August eleventh. Your community has played an important part in the progress made during the past one hundred years --the greatest era of Progress in the history of the World. The State of Illinois on this day of days at the World's Fair will pay tribute to our past achievements and solemnly pledge that we shall go forward with the same indomitable spirit that has made ours one of the greatest commonwealths of our nation. Let us join together to make this occasion more than a formal ceremony. Let us seize this opportunity tos erve our State and our Nation by demon- 167 strating that although A Century of Progress celebrates Chicago's anniversary as an organized community, in reality it reflects the glory of the entire State. The Illinois Commission to A Century of Progress is honored to extend to you, as mayor, and to the members of your official executive family, an invitation to parti- cipate officially in the ceremonies of the day. We know that you will extend this invitation to your citizens and urge them to come to Chicago to celebrate that Day. There will be a great military review on Illinois Day. The 33rd Division, Illinois National u uard, will parade through the grounds, nine thousand strong. On the reviewing stand will be Governor Henry Borner, united States Senators J.Hamilton Lewis and William H.Dieterich, Henry T.Rainey, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other distinguished citizens. At eleven -thirty in the morning there will be a Reception at the Illinois Host Building at which time Governor Horner hopes to greet you in person. This will be a memorable day in the history of Illinois.. We urge you to be present as a Qivic duty. Let us all join to make Illinois Day the greatest of all days at A Century of Progress. We would be pleased to learn that you have issued a proclamation officially recognizing the day. Sincerely jhomas F.Donovan Lieutenant Governor Chairman, Entertainment Committee, Illinois Commission to A Century of Progress No action was taken in this matter. The Clerk then read the following resolution: RESOLUTION gUTHCRIZING ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP DUES WHEREAS, The Illinois Municipal League is continually protecting municipalities against harmful legislation such as state boards of control over local expenditures,and WHEREAS, the LEAGUE is continually aiding municipali ties by securing helpful legislation, such as securing House Bill 553, allocating one-third of the gas tax rev- enues to municipalities for municipal street purposes, and WHEREAS, this municipality will receive $13,057.32 per year under House Bill 553, as estimated by the Hunter Commission on Future Road Program in Illinois, WHEREAS, our annual dues in the Illinois Municipal League are only a small fraction of the benefits we will receive annually under House Bill 553; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipality of DES PLAINES hereby approves for payment the annual dues of the Illinois Municipal League, and the Clerk is 168 hereby directed to send a list of the officers of our municipality and a warrant for $82.00 paying annual dues to the Illinois Municipal League,Urbana, Illinois. Passed by the Council this day of 1933 Signed ATTEST: Clerk Mayor or President The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann a nd seconded - by Dean to refer this resolution to the Finance Committee for consideration and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Carter Jenkins, engineer, thenreported that W a XXXletter was sent to the Governor's Committee on Unemploymentrehich contained a clear statement of the receipts and disbursements of the Water Department, together with a statement of estimated savings that could be affected if the well were bought and a reservoir constructed in connection therewith. He stated that this committee has. informed him that, if the Council submits a resolution assuring the committee that the Cater well and reservoir project will be started if Federal funds are a'ailable , the committee will bend every effort to secure funds. The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTI O N City Council of the City of Des Plaines WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Des Plaines has, after detailed investigation, been informed and believe that the purchase of the CATER WELL and contract by the City of Des Plaines, will result in a material saving and incrased revenue to the Water Department of said City, and WHEREAS, the Contruction of a central pumping station and surface reservoir and water mains would result in a material reduction of operation, and an improvement in the quality of the water supply in said City, and WHEREAS, definite information and data pertain- ing to the nature of the work to be performed has been submitted by the City of Des Plaines to the "Committee on Unemployment", appointed by the governor of the State of Illinois, L+.nd WHEREAS, a definite statement on the part of the City Council to precede with the said project, if same can be properly financed, has been requested, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Oity of Des Plaines, Illinois that the entire project outlined to the "C%ommittee of Unemployment" 169 will be undertaken and completed, if the cost apper- taining thereto can be financed through funds obtained from the Federal Government, which funds shall be se- cured by obligations issued against the revenues of the Water Department of the said City of Des Plaines. ADOPTED this 2nd day of AUGUST,A.D.1933 AYES: Nine NAYS Mone Ap*ROVED this 2nd day of August,A.D.1933 GEORGE W.KINDER Mayor of the City of Des Plaines Cook County ATTESTED and FILED THIS 2nd day of August ,A.D.1933 EDGAR J.FRIEDRICH City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Frederick to adopt this proposed resolution as read. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Frederick, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen. Bays; Bone. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried,and the resolution adopted. The Clerk then read the following letter: CITY OF DES PLkINES August 2, 1933 Honorable Mayor & City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: I beg to submit herewith financial statement as of June 30,1933 of the First National Bank of Des Plaines and Northern Trust Company of Uhica.go, as per Section 3 of an Ordinance passed June 5th,1933, relative to designing the depositories of money of the City of Des Plaines. Chas.M.Larson Uity Treasurer The motion w as made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Collet to refer this letter and bank statements attached thereto to the Finance Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Huxmann, Chairman of the Police and License Committee submitted the following applications for Beer Licenses: DES PLAIDS RECREATION PARLOR, 713 Pearson Street. The motion was made by Alderman Enzenbacher and seconded by Collet to deny this license because Wanting it would violate the "200 foot rule". The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 170 WHETSTONE SERVICE STATION, 917 Lee Street. The motion was made by Alderman H uxmann and seconded by Collet to deny this license, b ecause granting it would violate the "200 foot rule". The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The following applicants were granted beer Licenses, each application being voted upon by acclamation individually: THE O'ACES-1575 to 1577 Ellinwood St; upon motion by Alderman bishop, seconded by Dean. BILL & CURLY'S, 1572 Miner St; upon motion by Alderman Ahbe, and seconded by Collet. RUDOLPH SCHLEICHERT, Manheim Rd. & Prospect Ave; upon motion by Alderman Enzenbacher, seconded by Ahbe. ARTHUR IMIG,1477 Ellinwood St; upon motion by Alderman Dean, seconded by Collet. ALABAM BARBECUE, River Rd. & Oakton St; upon motion by .Alderman Meinshausen,seconded by Pflughaupt. THEATRE SWEET SHOP, 1478 Miner St; upon motion by Alderman Pflughaupt, seconded by Ahbe. G.& J. SMOKE SHOP, 1561 Ellinwood St; upon motion made by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Collet. GOULD'S FOOD SHOP, 685 Lee Street; upon motion made by Alderman Frederick, seconded by Dean. OLE'S BARN, 2131 Rand Road; upon motion by Alderman Meinshausen, seconded by Collet. Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the Finance Committee then announced that there would be a meeting of the Finance Committee, in the City Clerk's office on Friday, August 4,1933 at 8:30 P.M. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and. seconded by Frederick that a complaint be filed and summons issued for all such persons, as have not paid their res- pective license fees due the City by Monday evening, August 7th,1933. The motion was voted upon by acclamation where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann, and seconded by Pflughaupt to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor dedared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. EDGAR J.FRIEDRICH,City Clerk