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12/04/1933247 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE CITY CLERK'S. OFFICE ON THE 24th DAY OF NOVEMBER,A.D.1933 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W.Kinder, with Alderman Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, 1ishop, Frederick and Meinshausen respond- ing to the roll call. Alderman Friott and Enzenbacher were absent. City Attorney,Meyer read the legaldraft of the application for a loan to the Public Works Adminis- tration for financing the proposed well and reservoir project, while Carter Jenkins, engineer, outlined the technical data to be included in this application. The motion was made by Alderman liuxmann and seconded by Frederick to authorize and instruct the Mayor to secure options on several sights suitable for the proposed reservoir. The relives called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Frederick and Meinshausen. Bays; Aone. The Mayor thereupon d eclared the motion carried. The members of the Council then proceeded to prepare applications for projects to be carried on under the Civil Works Administration, in order to file theta' at the earliest possible date and get the city's unemployed to work. The motion was made by Alderman liuxmann and seconded by rflughaupt to adjourn. The motionw as voted Upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Councillegularly adjourned. EDGAR J.FRIEDRICH,City Clerk viLEVUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 4th DAY OF DECEMaER, A.D.1933. AT THE HOUR OF 8;00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W.E.inder, with Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Priott, Frederick and Meinshausen res- ponding to the roll call. Alderman Enzenbacher arrived later during the meeting. The Clerk then read the following reports: 1. Report of noward Becker, Chief of rolice for aov.1933 2. Re.port of E.J.Friedrich,City Clerk for blovembertlg36. The Mayor and each of the Aldermen were furnished with a copy of the report of Chas. Y.Larson, City Treasurer for November,1933. Alderman Friott, chairman of the *Judiciary and Assessment Committeetreported that the lot for which Frank Zaleski, attorney, bid ;20.CC for a clear title several weeks ago, involved various taxes and special assessments dating back over 2C years, and that because of the complexity of the situation he is not able to submit a recommendation. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Ahbe to refer to the attention of the Finance Committee, the maUrr of securing pay iii1114 the members of the Police Department. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation, whereupon the Mayor Declared the motion carried. Alderman Collet, chairman of the Streets and Sidewalks Committee reported that since so many street lights have been discontinued,it may be necessary to change the lighting in some places to pet the best results without adding more lights. The committee of Public Works, Buildings and Piats had no report to offer. The Sewer Drainage and Sanitation Committee had no report to offer. The Fire Committee had no report to offer. The Water Committee had no report to offer. Aldermanhuxmann, reported that the insurance company carrying the city's insurance for public liability and property damage on the automobiles for all City Depart- ments, served notice that unless arrangements are made to pay the 115C.00 premium now due, the insurance will be cancelled. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Dean to refer this matter to the Judiciary and Assessment Committee with power to act. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the MayOr declared the motion -carried. The Clerk then read the following summons: STATE OF ILLINOIS ) County of Cook ) ss 249 The People of the State of Illinois to the Sheriff of Cook County, GREET ING : We Command you that you summon CITY OF DES PLAINES, a municipal corporation, if it shall be found in your County, personally to be and appear before the County Court of Cook County, on the first day of the term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Chicago, in said Cook County, on the second Monday of December next, to answer unto Christ -Moeller , in his petition for disconnection. And have you then and there this writ, with an endorsement thereon in what manner you shall have executed the same. Witness, ROBERT M.SWEITZER,C1erk of our said Court, and the seal thereof, at Chicago, aforesaid, this 15th day of 'ovember,A.D.,1933 Robert Au.aweitzer, Clerk City Attorney Meyer, reported that the City has no defense in this matter. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Meinshausen to let this matter go by default and attempt no defense in this case. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared ;he motion carried. The Clerk then presented the bank statements of the First National Bank of Des Plaines, and the Northern Trust Co. of Chicago as of October 25,1933 together with a proposed resolution resolving to retain them as deposi- tories for the funds of the City of Des Plaines. The statements together withythe proposed resolution were referred to the Finance Committee by the Mayor for exam- ination and recommendation. Mayor Kinder reported that the State Highway Department has signified its willingness to grade and level the park between the C & N W tracks and Ellinwood Street, between Lee Street and Graceland Avenue, praviddd the City will request that this work be done, and direct such request to Mr. Campbell, Superintendent of the Wis- consin Division of the Chicago&forth Western Railway Co. The motionwas made by Alderman Huxrnann and seconded by Frederick to instruct the Clerk to write Mr. Campbell such a letter. The motionwas voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the :Finance Committee then submitted the following resolution of which the Mayor and each alderman had been supplied with a copy: George W.Kinder Hobart Ahbe William Dean Paul 3.Huxmann RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE INSTRUCTED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER -WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. SAID WARRANTS TO BE RELEASED UPON ORDER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTRR VdHEN FUNDS ARE AVALABLE. 22.50 J.B.Collet 13.50 G ..Pflughaupt 13.50 C.L.Bishop 13.50 E.A.Frederick 13.50 13.50 13.50 13.50 250 Ernest Friott George Enzenbacher Edgar J.Friedrich Grace Rexses Des Plaines Pub.Co R.Hammeri E.Drexler J.Wigham J.Gtindley A,..H.Bartholomew Henry Jonas Wm.Chako C.H.Hanson Johnson Elec. Shop Kenneth G.Meyer • Mrs. Ross Palmer Sigwalt Lbr. & Coal Marvin Wells Wilbur Anderson Ralph Stepke Chasar.Larson CX,Larson,Treas, Des Plaines Pub.Co. Harry McCarty Catherine Hines Carson Pirie Scott H.W.Wilsbn Raymond Kolze WM.Feldt I.Walter Des Plaines Auto Co. Frank Fisher Richard Gunther George Osgood Fred Kaufman Herman Meinshausen John Larson James Hanlon & Sons Lagerhausen Lbr.& Coal Poyer Nash Sales Neptune Meter Co. Public Serv.Co. Valvoline OilCo. B.A.Miller A.Zoellick I.W,MitChell c.R,Hunting 13.50 13.50 112.50 40.00 4.85 74.25 74.25 72.00 45.00 13.00 17.00 1.00 6.00 8.40 83.33 13.5e 33.50 78.75 13.05 9.23 83.33 5.00 3.00 13.50 63.00 37.93 14.00 67.50 67.50 1.50 29.41 72.00 28.00 28.00 60.48 59.89 14.40 250.00 21.52 20.25 41.34 469.20 24.89 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Louis Meinshausen Petty Cash Des Plaines Pub.Co. Des Plaines Pub.Co. H.A.Becker E.keyer F.Cheever B.O.Foote A.D.Flentge Emil Jiran Adam J.Schillo Otto Rathke Frank A.Bremer & Sons Johnson Elec. Shop Max Mau Hugo Grosser B.F.1%.inder's Sons B.Pool Herman meinshausen Pennsyl. Oil Co. Harold J.Ahbe B.F.Kinder's Sons 13.50 6.28 12.44 38.36 90.00 74.25 72.00 45.00 36.00 13.00 17.00 15.00 1.02 3.10 52.65 4.05 11.85 9.23 9.61 4.85 40.00 4.76 Ben Stangor 74.25 Elsie Earle 112.50 Albert Kranz 31.50 H.W.Wilson 7.00 H.W.Wilson 14.00 John Wetendorf 0.50 George Webster 3.50 Sigwalt Lbr.& Coal 25.47 Pearl Koelling 40.00 Max Maus 72.00 E.Kurtz 28.00 Paul Gilmore 56.00 August Schwiesow 14.40 Chas. Forberg 14.40 John Meehan 14.40 Frank A.Bremer & Sons .62 B.F.Kinder's Sons 3.29 JAalter 2.75 Chgo.Bridge & iron Wks 7.00 Public Serv.Co. 304.00 J.JAVard 5.00 W.S.Thommessen 5.00 R.Mars j.S.Hickey WM.Cater 5.00 5.00 747.96 The motion was made by Alderman Auxmanaand seconded by Bishop to adopt this resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen. "nays; _None. The Mayor thereppon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Collet to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held november 20,1933 and of the adjourned Council meeting November 24th,1933 as. written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the aforesaid minutes approved. The Clerk then read the following letter, and resolution adopted by the Des Plaines Business men's Association: 251 • THE DES PLAINES BUSINESS MENS ASSOCIATION. Des Plaines, 111. Dec. 4th,1933 Mr. E.J.Friedrich City Clerk, Des Plaines,111. Dear Sirs Enclosed find copy of a resolution adopted by our association at its meeting of November 27th, will you Kindly present this matter to the City Council at its meeting to- night and oblige. Yours very truly, DES PLAINES BUSINESS MENS ASS°. Carl A.Manz. - Chairman W.B.Melzer - Secretary RESOLUTION WHEREAS: The City of Des Plaines ha,s chosen to institute suit against 14 of the Business Men of this City for the collection of their delinquint 1933 licenses, and such legal proceedings having been postponed until December 6th. , the business men of Des Plaines who are concerned in this matter, realizing the City's dire need of funds are further attempting to bring this matter to a quick and amiable settlement through further negotiations direct with the City Council. The Business men concerned have organized as Association named the Des Plaines business Mens Association and stand ready to defend themselves in Court, but knowing that this litigation will forstall the collection of any licenses for some time and will also be expensive to both parties, and will defeat the very purpose of the City's intentions, this Assiciation desires to endeavor to settle this matter amicably to the mutual benefit of all concerned, and WHEREAS: The City has not forced the collection of Business licenses from contractors, although they are covered by the same ordinance as the Store Keepers and merchants and the City has at various times during this year accepted settlement of licenses fees at a reduction under the amount called for in the ordinance andfurther our attorney advises us that in a number of cases it would be impossible for the City to collect any fee under any circumstance, and WHEREAS: The Retail Merchants feel that they have always helped the community, to the best of their ability, and as an example, we call your attention to our unselfish extension of credits, during this period of depression, to people who would otherwise be a burden to the City. Today they find themselves in a very percarious position, unable to meet their obligations. We feel that we are willing to pay 252 a license fee commensurate with our ability to earn, but under existing conditions we think the fees are exorbitant and add a further burden to an already to large overhead. it is our belief that the interests of every one concerned (The City, '.2he Councii and The Business Man) would be better served by a settle- ment of this question in a neighborly manner, and. WHEREAS: At the last meeting of the Des Plaines Business mens Association it was suggested and adopted that we make an offer of settlement to the City of Des Plaines covering the delinquint business licenses. Now therefore on behalf of the members of the Des Plaines Business Mens Association who are delinquint in their license fees to the City of Des Plaines we hereby offer to the said City of Des Plaines the sum of $450.00 in full settlement of all delinquint license fees of the members of this Association and further that the said City of Des Plaines will agree to the dismissal of all suits pending and are on call for trial December 6,1933, and WHEREAS: The Des Plaines Business Mens Association is anxious to be of service to the City of Des Plaines we hereby offer our assistance in the framing of a new ordinance to cover license fees, which could be • made agreeable to all concerned. Adopted and passed this 27th, day of lioVember AD 1933. Carl A.Manz Chairman W.B.Melzer Seely. The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Collet to refer this letter and resolution to the Police and License Committee for report. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Collet, Pflughaupt, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick ad .einshausen. Na Ys; Aldermen Ahbe, Dean and Enzenbacher. The Mayorthereupon declared the motion carried. Alderman Huxmann, chair- man of the Police and License Committee then announced that his committee will meet with a committee of the Des Plaines Business Men's Association -to consider the above resolution, on Wednesday evening December 6,1933 at 8:0C P.M. at the City Hall. The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Huxmann to instruct the City Attorney to ask for a continuance in the suit filed against several business men for non-payment of business li- censes. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the foilowing.proposed ordinance for first reading; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLRD "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS AGAINST THE TAXES LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1933 FOR GENi ERAL CORPORATE FUND, PUBLIC BENEFITS, FIRE PROTECTION, PUBLIC LIBRARY, GARBAGE AND BONDS FUNDS", DULY ADOPTED September b,1933. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Frederick to put this proposed ordinance on passage. The rolls called on the motion with the following re- Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Lean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick, 1nzenbacher and £einahausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the ordinance on passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by nuxmann that the proposed ordinance be passed. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen. nays; none. The mayor there- upon declared the motion carried, and the ordinance passed. Mr. H.Mazur addressed the Council inquiring as to whether or not he and others may sell and despense alchohoi in the City of Des Plaines. City Attorney Meyer gave an oral opinion stating that under the present laws of the State the City has no power to license or regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages having an alcoholic content of more than 3.2%. The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Ahbe to instruct the City Attorney to draft, and present to the Council an ordinance to control the sale of alcoholic beverages in the City. The roll was called on the motion with the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, huxmann,Dishop, Friott, Frederick, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen. ways; Alone. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Frederick that pursuant to the oral opinion rendered by City Attorney Meyer, the Council instruct the Police Depart- ment to take no recognition of the sale of any beverage with alcoholiconntent until such a time as the Council passes a proper regulatory City Ordinance with r espect to same. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick, Enzenbacher and einshausen. nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman iishop and seconded by Meinshausen to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and Councilregularly adjourned. bG^�R J.FRIEDRICH, City Clerk ►4INUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LLS 2LAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 18th DAY 0J? DECEMBER,A.D.1933 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W.Kinder, with .Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, rflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen res- ponding to the roll call. Aldermannzenbacher arrived later during the meeting. The Judiciary and Assessment Committee had no report to offer. Alderman Huxmann, chairman of the Police and License Committee proposed that the minimum fine for failure to buy a dog license be reduced and presented the following proposed ordinance for first reading: AN ORDINANCE MENDING SECTION 1137 OF ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 25 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1928 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COUNTY OF C00K, STATE OF ILLINOIS: SECTION 1. That Section 1137 of Article 2, Chapter 25 of the municipal Code of the City of Des Plaines of 1928, be and the same is hereby amended as follows: Section 1137 PENALTY. Any person or persons who shall violate or fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any of the foregoing pro- visions of this article where no other penalty is prescribed, shall on conviction be fined in a sum not less than one dollar - nor more than two hundred dollars for each and every offense. Any dog for which the license fee has not been paid or which does not carry a tag may be im- pounded as a stray as provided in the preceding article. SECTION 2. All Ordinances or parts of ordi- nances conflicting with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed sofa as they conflict herewith. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval according to law. Dated this 18th day of December, A.D. 1933 Edgar J.Friedrich City Clerk Approved this 18th day of December,A.D.1933 Mayor The motionvas made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Meins- hausen to put this proposed ordinance on passage. The roll was called on the motion with the following result. Ayes;