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04/16/1934316 The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Meinshausen to adjourn. The motion was voted Upon -by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. EDG.,R J.FRIEDRICH,City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF DES PL.AINES , HELY) IN THF COUNCIL CH.AYSERS ON THE 16th DAY OF APRIL,A.D.IC34 AT THF HOUR OF 8:0C P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor -George W.Kinder, with Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott and Frederick responding to the roll call. Aldermen Pfiughaupt and Meinshausen arrived shortly after the roll call. Alderman Frederick, chairman of the Fire Committee reported that the Fire Department is badly in need of 3C0 (three hundred) feet of chemical hose, which he stated would cost about 35 (thirty-five) cents per foot. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Friott to authorize the Fire Committee to get bids and ;ur.chase not to exceed three hundred feet of chemical hose. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick, and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Collet that the Council adjourn until 8:CC P.M. Monday April 23, 15'34. The motionv. as voted upon by accla- mation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. EDGAR J.FRtEDRICH City Clerk MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF DES PL_AI1''7S HELD IN THE COUNCIL- CHAMBERS ON THE 23rd. DAY OF APRIL,A.D.Ic34 AT THE HOUR OF 8:CC P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W.Kinder, with Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen respond- ing to the roll call. Alderman Enzenbacher arrived later during the meeting. The Judiciary and Assessment Committee had no report to offer. The Police and License Committee had no report to offer. Alderman Collet, chairman of the Streets and Side- walks Committee complained that several store awnings are too low, and asked that action be taken to raise them so as to permit pedestrians to use the sidewalks on business streets without interference from these awnings. The Mayor referred this complaint to the Police Committee. Alderman Ahbe, chairman of the Public -zuildings and Plats Committee asked the Council's opinion on the possibility of completing the Sewer Atlas and giving the two men doing thework $160.00 worth of 1933 Tax Warrants therefor. A dis- cussion seemed to indicate that no further 1933 Tax Warrants should be issued. The Mayor thereupon recommitted the matter to the Committee on Public Works, Buildings, and Plats for further investigation and report. Alderman lteinshausen, chairman of the Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation Committee reported that the "clean-up Week" is in progress and that it may become necessary to hire an additional truck to complete the work within one week. The Water Committee had no report to offer. The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: RES O LUT I O N WHEREAS, the following duly designated banks have furnished us with copies of bank statements as furnished to the Comptroller of Currency andthe Auditor of Public Accounts as of March 5,1934 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DES PLA INES NORTHERN TRUST CO. OF CHICAGO BE IT RESOLVED, after consideration of these statements, the banks be continued as the depositories for the funds of the CITY OF DES PLAINES . The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Ahbe to refer this proposed resolution to the Finance Com- mittee for study and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The resolution was promptly handed to the Finance Committee and after some study Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the Finance Committee re -submitted the foregoing proposed reso- lution and made the motion, which was seconded by Huxmann to adopt this proposed resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick and Meins- hausen. Days; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the resolution adopted. The Clerk then read the following letter: STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE April 21,1934 City Clerk Des Plaines,I11. Dear Sir The Department of Finance is informed that 318 the municipality of Des Plaines is engaged in the business of selling or furnishing water, gas or electricity to consumers. We advise that under Special Rule No.27 issued by this department, copy of which is herewith enclosed, water gas or electrical energy is deemed to be tangible personal property and sellers at retail thereof are liable for the payment of Retailers -Occupation Tax at the rate of two per cent of their gross receipts from sales. A review of our records does not disclose that any Return or Returns have been f iled by the munictal- ity of Des Plaines under this law. Will you kindly communicate with the Department without delay indicating whether these facts are as stated, and if so, your reason or reasons for not having filed Returns and made the payments of tax re- quired by law. Neil H.Tacoby:H Supervisor of nesearch Very truly yours, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE SPECIAL RULE NO.27 SALE OF ELECTRICITY, GAS AND WATER Persons engaged in the business of providing electricity, gas and water to persons for use or consumption are deemed to be making sales of tangible personal property at retell the gross receipts from which are within the Illinois Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. The word "persons" includes corporations, public as well as private, who are engaged in this business. These substances fall within that class referred to in Article No. 15 of the Rules and Regul- ations issued by the Department of Finance pursuant to the Act, which may be taken out of the ground and reduced to possession and conveyed by pipe lines, conduits, or other means, measured and sold, and whidh may be produced mechanically, chemically or otherwise, or so conveyed and sold. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Meins- hausen to refer this letter to the Fater Committee and the City Attorney for study and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Ilayor.delcared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following letter: DES PLAINES POST NO. 36 April 14,1c34 Council Members, City of Des Plaines, Honorable embers: Des Plaines Post No.36 American Legion wishes permission to sell the Veteran made Poppy on Monday 319 May 28th, or in case of rain on Tuesday May 29th, on the streets of the City of Des Plaines,I11. Very truly yours, DES PLAINES POST NO. 36 L, J.Detwiler Commander. The motion was made by Alderman Dean and seconded by Collet to grant the request contained in the above letter. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then reeld the following letters WEST SIDE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF DES PLAINES April 23rd,1934 Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: I am instructed by the above organization to write with regard to the condition of the property along the Soo Line Railway between Thacker St. & Prairie Ave. The particular piece complained about is that which is used by Rees and Sons to a storage yard. This yard is and always has been a most un- sightly mess, full of thistles, ragweed and every other weed growing, plus piles of old tiles, lumber etc. This is by no means the only unsightly piece of property on the West Side for practically every vacant lot is nothing but a mass of weeds "and all over the city as well". There is no reason why this condition should exist. A little intelligent planning on the part of the City Council and a little faithful service and cooperation by city employees and relief workers who could be obtained would clean out these "eye sores" not only on the "West Side" but all over the City. A systematic culling of these vacant lots would not only help to beatify the town but would be a boon to those who suffer from that distressing ailment (hay fever) . I remain Sirs, Yours respectfully, J.Morgan Lewis Sec. The motion was made by Alderman bishop and seconded by Huxmann to refer this letter to Alderman Frederick for investigation and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following proposed reso- lution: RESOLUTI O N STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK SS. DES PLAINES WHEREAS, on January 3,1905 there was duly passed 320 and subsequently duly approved, a. certain ordinance authorizing the construction, operation and maintenance of a gas distributing system in the streets, alleys and public places of this Municipality, on this date a "City“ but on the date of passage of ordinance a "Village", which ordinance was duly accepted by the grantee thereof and the rights of such grantee are now owned and held by rublic Service Company of Northern Illinois; and WHEREAS, under the terms of Section 6 of said ordinance there has heretofore been filed with the Clerk of this Municipality a bond dated January 12, 1905 with the surety of relational Surety Company for the performance of the obligations of the grantee under said ordinance; and WHEREAS, said National Surety Company has recently been dissolved and said bond in its present form is no longer of value; and WHEREAS, s aid Public Service Company of Northern Illinois now desires to substitute for said bond, and has presented to this Municipality for acceptance, a new bond with corporate surety as hereinafter stated, and this Municipality is willing to accept said new bond in lieu of the bond or bonds heretofore filed: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines, that this Municipality does hereby accept that certain bond No.26769-12-125-34 dated January 25,1934, executed by said Public Service Company of Northern Illinois, as principal, and United States Fidelity and Livaranty Company, as surety, as and for the bond to be filed under the provisions of the ordinance above mentioned in lieu of the bond hereto fore filed under said ordinance; and from and after the date of this accept- ance any and every such previous bond or bonds shall be and the same is or are hereby held, deemed and declared to be null, void and of no effect; and RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Clerk of this Munici- pality be and he is authorized and directed to receive and place on file such new bond and to deliver up for cancellation any and every such previous bond in so far as any such previous bond may now be in his poss- ession or in the possession of this launictality. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CEDES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, THIS DAY OF ,A.D. 1934. City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DES PIAINES, ILLINOIS, THIS DAY OF ,A.D.1934. ATTEST: _d Mayor City Clerk (seal) 321 The motion was made by Alderman huxmann and seconded by Bishop to refer this proposed resolution and bond mentioned therein to the Judiciary Committee and the City Attorney for study and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following letter: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND BUILDINGS DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS March 24,1934 CITY STREETS Des Plaines General Mr. Carter Jenkins City Engineer Des Plaines,I11. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of March 19th,1934 relative to the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the purchase of Right of Way on Arterial Streets, I wish to 'advise that in the event that it is nedessary to pay for Right of Way before the Akuni- cipality may proceed with the ward of contract, the cost of such Right of gay may be advanced to the Municipality. It is, of course understood that the price at which the Municipality acquires such Right of Way must be just and reasonable and subject to the appro- val of this Department. Yours very truly, _._NDRICK HARGER District Engineer This letter was ordered placed on file by Mayor Kinder. The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Meinshausen to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 2,1934 as written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the minutes approved. Alderman Collet called the Council's attention to the fact that many cars parked on a lot on Center Street just south of the auilici Building are as a rule driven over the walk and curb. He asked that this be stopped. He further reported a car parked every night, all through the night at Arlington and Prairie Avenues. Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the Finance Com- mittee then submitted the following proposed resolution, a copy of which had been supplied to the Mayor and each Alder- man: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE INSTRUCTED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER -WARRANTS IN PAY/ENT OF SAME. SAID WARRANTS TO BE RELEASED UPON ORDER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. 322 Middle States Tel.Co 30.75 E.J.Friedrich 112.50 Grace Rexses 40.00 Des Pl.Pub.Co 16.65 Des Pl.Pub.Co. 62.60 Des Pl.Pub.Co. 32.30 Frank A.Bremer .92 Western Union 2.60 Middle States Tel.Co 23.90 Public Serv.Co. 488.13 Middle States Tel.Co 3.75 H.A.Becker 90.00 R.Ha.mme rl 74.25 E.Meyer 74.25 E.Drexler 74.25 F.Cheever 72.00 J.Wigham 72.00 ..C.Foote 45.00 j. Grindley 45.00 P.Gatto 45. 00 Hartless Austin L & T 1.5C Uptown rure Oil Serv. 1.25 Gniot Bros. Tire & Bat 113.25 Des Plaines Pub.Co 3.80 Imig's Ice Cr.Parlor 2.70 Western Union .60 Middle States Tel.Co 33.25 Frank A.Bremer & Sons 1.74 Kenneth G.Meyer 83.33 Max Mau 54.00 Coffman Coal Yard 21.00 Lagerhausen Lbr.& Coal 1.25 Johnson Elect Shop 1.00 Public Serv.Co 1.18 B.F.Kinder's Sons 2.35 B.F.Kinder's Sons 3.30 Middle States Tel.Co 4.00 Public Serv.Co 1.96 B.F.Kinder's Sons .30 Public Serv.Co 11.00 Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal 1.97 Poyer Nash Sales 19.89 B.F..Kinder's Sons 16.12 Pennsylvania OilcCo 3.88 Des Pl.Pub.Co. 7.25 Purnell & Wilson Inc 2.40 J.WaLter 1.I0 Chas.M.Larson 83.33 Harold J.Ahbe 40.00 Chas.M.Larson 75.00 Ben Stangor 74.25 Spiegler's Dept.Store .30 Middle States Tel.Co 4.00 Public Serv.Co 5.16 Raymond KolzTe 67.50 D.H.Coffman 67.50 Alvin Winkelman 67.50 Herman Meinshausen 19.21 Poyer Nash Sales 24.22 Meyer Coal & Mat. 114.05 B.F.Kinder's Sons .06 Coffman Coal Yd 54.81 Middle States Tel.Co 4.80 Public Serv.Co 3.00 Marvin D.Wells 78.75 Pearl Koelling 40.00 Frank Fisher 72.00 Max Maus 72.00 Ed.Kurtz 28.00 Richard Gunther 28.00 Geo.Osgood 28.00 Paul Gilmore 56.00 Fred Kaufman 28.00 G.Bullis 2.63 Herman Meinshausen 40.68 R.Linneweh 14.40 ¶m.Krueger 14.40 Fred Tegtmeier 14.40 Herman Lucke 14.40 E.J.Hindricks 14.40 Payer Nash Sales 6.25 Cadwallader && Johnson 87.85 Des Plaines Lbr.& Coal 6.27 Whetstone Serv.Sta. 36.50 C.L.Bishop 5.1C Lee St.Garage 27.80 Middle States Tel.Co(15.0 415.455 Public Serv.Co 72.19 J.W.Haase 5.00 W.J.nrueger 5.00 E.S.Keil 5.00 Phil ..Stahl 5.00 The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Meins- hausen to adopt this proposed resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the yinance Committee then asked the members of the rfinance Committee to meet with him on May 7, after adjournment of the regular Council Meeting to be held on that date. The Clerk then read the following letter: KENNETH G.MEYER April 18,1934 City Clerk City Hall Des Plaines,illinois ResEureka Fire Hose Mfg.Co. Vs:City of Des Plaines Dear Sir: Please be advised that judgment was entered against the City of Des Plaines to -day in the above entitled cause for 4525.00. Please make a notation of this inform- ation in your proper records, and oblige. Very truly yours, KENNETH G.MEYER After May 1st, address will be Room 1410 - 77 West Washington street, Chica.go,lllinois. The Mayor ordered this letter spread upon the minutes and the proper record made thereof. The Clerk then read the following notice as a matter of record: City Dear STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & BUILDINGS Division of Highways IMPORTANT MOTOR FUEL TAX ALLOTMENT Clerk Sirt Your allotment of Motor Fuel Tax for the month of March 1934 is $849.93. ERNST LIEBERMAN Chief Highway Engineer. Alderman Bishop voiced a complaint regarding the matter of parking on both sides of Center Street in front of the St.Mauyts School. He suggested that the matter be studied and parking at this point be limited to one side of the street to avoid conjestion. Mayor Kinder then appointed Aldermen Pflughaupt, Ahbe, and Huxmann to canvass the vote of the City Election held Tuesday, April 17,1934. After canvassing the vote Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the canvassing committee submitted the following report: Abstract of votes of a City election held in the City of Des Plaines, in the County of Cook and 'tate of Illinois, on the 17th day of April,A.D.1934. J.Roy Koehler James J.Carroll Fred A.Fulle Wm. H.Dean received 240 votes received 323 votes received 442 votes received 32S votes 323 for Alderman-lst Ward for Alderman -1st Ward for Alderman of 2nd Ward for Alderman -2nd Ward C.L.Bishop received 86 votes for Alderman -3rd Ward Raymond lu.Neal received 315 votes for Alderman -4th Joseph H.Barrows received 215 votes for Alderman -4th ichael O'Malley received 240 votes Theodore C.Schwanbeck " 275 votes received 119 votes received 2 votes received 1 vote Albert t'ieper J.W .Wimpy W.Ackerman for for for for for Alderman -5th Alderman -5th Alderman -5th Alderman -5th Alderman -5th Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward 324 and We, the undersigned, Canvassing Board of the City of Des Plaines above named, have this day canvassed the returnes of the aforesaid Election, and the foregoing Abstract was made in our presence at a Council Meeting at Des Plaines,Il1 this 23rd day of April,,A.D.134. G.Walter lflughaupt, Paul J.Huxmann n.M.Ahbe also the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council has this day canvassed the ballots of the election of aldermen in the City of Des Plaines, held April 17,1G34, and WHEREAS, the City Council from said canvass finds that the following candidates received the follow- ing number of votes, to wit: VOTES RECEIVED Aldermen Aldermen Aldermen Aldermen Aldermen 1st Ward J.Roy Koehler 24C James J.Carroll 323 2nd Ward William Dean 328 Fred A.Fulle 442 3rd Ward C.L.Bishop 86 4th Ward Raymond M.Neal 315 Joseph H.Barrows 215 5th Ward Theo.C.Schwanbeck 275 Michael O'Malley 24C Albert Pieper 119 J.W.Wimpy 2 W.Ackerman 1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Uity of Des Plaines that the following men be and are hereby declared elected as aldermen for one year and until their successors are elected and qualified: Tames J.Carroll,Jr. Alderman of 1st Ward Fred A.Fulle Alderman of 2nd Ward C.L.Bishop AAlderman of 3rd Ward Raymond igl.Neal Alderman of 4th Ward Theodore Schwanbeck Alderman of 5th Ward BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk inform said elected candidates of their respective elections as provided by law. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Collet to adopt this proposed resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Alder- men Ahbe, Collet, rflughappt, Dean, Huxmann, Bishop, Friott, Frederick, Enzenbacher and Meinshausen. Nays; 14one. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. 1 325 The motion was made by Alderman ieinshausen and seconded by Collet to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. EDGAR J.FRIEDRICH, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PIA-INES H P TJJ IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE, 7th DAY OF MAY,, .D.L1/34 AT THE HOUR OF 8x000 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W. Kinder, with Aldermen Ahbe, Collet, Pflughaupt, Dean, Huxmann, bishop, Friott, Frederick and Meinshausen responding to the roll call. Alderman Enzenbacher arrived shortly after the roll call. Mayor George W.Kinder then presented Mr. Leonard Detwiler, commander of the Des Plaines Post #36 of the American Legion,- who introduced Mr.Charles Garland, chairman of the Americanization Committee of the American Legion, Post No.36. Mr.. Garland presented to the City a new flag for the City Park in behalf of the local post of the American Legion. The Clerk then read the following reports: Report of H.A.Becker,Chief of Police for the calendar month of Apri1,19,34. Report of E.T.Friedrich,City Clerk, for the Calendar month of Aprii,1934. Report of Chas.M.Larson,City Treas. for the calendar month of April,1934. (NOTE: The Mayor and each Alderman had been furnished a copy of the Treasurer's report.) The Tudiciary and Assessment Committee had no report to offer. Alderman Huxmann, chairman of the Police and License Committee reported that while increased patrolling by the police squad car has somewhat increased the total gasoline con- sumption, yet the increase is less than would ordinarily, be expected. Alderman Euxmann, chairman of the Police Committee, further reported that the police have been instructed to order all such as have awnings lower than 7 (seven) feet to raise them to at least 7 (seven) feet above the walk level. offer. The Streets and Sidewalks Committee had no report to Alderman Ahbe, chairman of the Committee on Public Works, Buildings, and Plats then submitted the following report which was read by the Clerks RE: The matter of permitting Mr.Fabian and Mr.Grambauer to finish the Sewer Atlas: at a cost of $160.00, we recommend and authorized Mr. Fabian and Mr. Grambauer to complete this plat, the expense to be born by the Vehicle fund. Signed: Hobart iii..Ahbe,F.A.Frederick,L.F.Meinshausen.