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11/05/1934428 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D.1934 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. CALF TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W.Hinder, with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflug- haupt, Fulie, Huxmann, J-ishop, Frederick, meal, Schwan- beck and Meinshausen responding to the roll call. The Clerk submitted the reports oft H.A.Becker, "hief of Police for the calendar month of October,1934 E.J.Friedrich,City Clerk, for the calendar month of October,1934 Chas. M.Larson, City Treasurer, for the calender month of October,1934 (copies of the treasurer's report v;ere supplied to the Mayor and each alderman) OPENING OF BIDS FOR WIDENING NORTH LEE STREET.: The motion was made by Alderman iishop and seconded by Frederick that the bids be opened on widening and paving Lee Street from the alley north of Miner Street northward to Perry Street. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The bids were opened and read by the Clerk. Following is a tabulation of the totals of the said bids: BIDDER BID E,M.Melahn, Algonquin,I11. $5,968.60 Milburn Bros.Inc.Mt.trospect,11. 6,326.80 m.O.Jensen,Des Plai es,j11. 6,480.48 Midwest Constr. Co., Chicago,I11. 6,637.15 0 & W Construction Co.,Des Plaines. 6,686.67 The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Meinshausen to refer these bids to Mr. Alien, Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Alien retired to another room and upon his return reported that E.M.Melahn's bid of $5,968.60 is the lowest bid received, and recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder subject to the approval of the State Highway Department. The motion was then made by Alderman Huxmann, and seconded by Ahbe to reject all bids and instruct the City Clerk to re- advertise for bids on this proposed project. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Palle, Huxmann, Bishop, Frederick, Neal, Schwanbeck and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and bids rejected. The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by rflughaupt to instruct the Clerk to return the certified checks to all bidders and get a receipt therefor. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSIFNT COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. 429 THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE reported through its chairman, Alderman Fred@fick,that the question of increasing the number of street lights and decreasing their size has been discussed with the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois, but the plan was found to be impractical. - STATE SDP -lights along MINER STREET: The Clerk then read the following letters STATE OF ILLINOIS Department of Public Works and Buildings Division of Highways October 17,1934 Mr.L.T.Friedri ch City Clerk Des Plainea,Illinois Dear Sir: This Department is now preparing plans for the erection of electrically illuminated stop signs at the intersection of Lee Street and Pearson Street with Miner Street in your city. Our intentions are to purchase the equipment complete and install the same. Attached are three copies of our Standard Maintenance Agreement form for these signs. Will you please obtain the proper signatures on each of the copies and return the same to this office. The award of contract will be withheld pehding the execution of these agreements. Very truly yours, IENDRI';Y HARDER District Engineer. The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Huxmann to instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement mentioned in the above letter in the name of the City. The roll was called on the motion with the following results: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Firlle, Huxmann, Bishop, Fulle, Neal, Schwan- beck and Meinehausen. Nays; Mone. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. STATE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR STREETS: The Clerk then read the following Letter: State of Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings DIVISDN OF HIGHWAYS October 29 1934 E.T.Friedrich,City Clerk City of Des Pliines Des Plaines,illinois Dear Sir: The attached quadruplicate copies of an "Agreement for Maintenance of City Streets", for the period beginning July 1,1934 and ending Tune 30,1935, cover the portions of streets on State Bond Issue Routes where we may contract for maintenance. Be- fore this agreement becomes operative it must bear the corporate seal of the City and be signed by both the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Des Plaines and the State Department of Public Works and Buildings. After all four copies have been signed by the City and the corporate seal affixed, they 430 should be returned to this office for the necessary State signatures. When theme have been s ecured two completely signed copies will be returned to you. Our Mr. Norman Beggs is handling City Maintenance work in this district. Please call upon him for any information you may desire concerning the contract itself, or the work to be done under the terms of the contract. Yours truly, KENDRICK HARGER District Engineer. The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and Seconded by Meinshausen to authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the State Maintenance Contract effective July 1,1934 to June 30,1935 mentioned in the foregoing letter. The roll was called on the motion with the follow- ing result: Ayes; Aldermen Abbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Palle, Ituxmann, .Bishop, Frederick, Neal, Schwanbeck and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. THE SEWER DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE had no report to ofter. THE WATER CO l'ITTEE reported through its chairman, Alderman .Bishop, that word has been received from Mr.Frank Huffman, assistant engineer of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, that the Northtestern officials have approved the City's proposal charging the horthwestern Railroad 6% per thousand gallons for water pumped from the Norma Well into the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad tank, and the City in turn paying the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad 2% per thousand gallons for all water pumped from the Nb rma Well into the City's mains --a saving to the City of about $1,600.60 per year. He reported further that the formal agreement which will be effective November 1,1934 will be in the Clerk's hands in a few days. THE FIRE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS: The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the following duly designated banks have furnished the City of Des Plaines with copies of their respective bank statements, as furnished the auditor of Public Accounts, namely: The First National Bank - Des Plaines, Statement of October l7th,1934. The Northern Trust Company - Chicago Statement of September 29th,1934. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines, after con- sideration of these statements, that the herein before mentioned banks be continued as depositories of the funds of the City of Des Plaines. ADOPTED this 5th day of November,A.D.1934 Mayor City of Des Plaines,I11. ATTESTED: City Clerk Tity of Des Plaines,Illinois 431 The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Pflughaupt to adopt this proposed resolution. The roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Huxmann, Bishop, Frederick, Neal., Schwanbeck and Meinshausen. Nays; hone. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. MIDDLE STATES TELT HONE CO . -BOIL RENEWAL; The Clerk then read the followings NEW AMSTERDAM CASUALTY COMPANY Renewal Certificate In consideration of an annual premium of Ten ($10.00) Dollars, New Amsterdam. Casualty Company hereby continues in force Ordinance Bond No.20681-647704 in amount Two thousand ($2,000.) Dollars in behalf of Middle States Telephone Company of Illinois, as Principal, and in favor of the Village of Des Plaines,Illinois, as Obligee, for the period of one year commencing October 13,1934 and ending October 13,1535, sub- ject to all of the covenants and conditions of the said bond heretofore issued on the 13th day of October,1c31. Provided that the liability of New Amster- dam Casualty Company, as Surety, for the Principal to the Obligee shall not exceed the amount above written, whether loss under this bond shall occur during the term above named or during any continuation or continuations thereof, or partly during that term and partly during any contination or continuations thereof. Signed, Sealed and Dated at Chicago, Illinois this 5th day of October,1934. NEW AMSTERDAM CASUALTY COMPANY By Andrew Venhuizen Attorny-in-fact The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Pflughaupt to place this reraval certificate on file. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPAIRING LIGHTS IN CUMBERLAND: The Clerk then read the following letter: CUMBERLAND MAINTENANCE CORPORATION Des Plaines,.Cllinois October 23,1934 Mayor George Kinder Des Plaines,Illinois Dear Sir: Light bulbs are being maintained in but a small part of the street lamps in Cumberland Subdivision, and many of these are without the protedtion of glass. The Board of Directors of the Cumberland Maintenance Corporation suggests that you include in your relief work the replacement of these glass panels utilizing the ones in the unused street lights. Yours truly, V.L.FRYKMAN Secretary 432 The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Frederick to refer this matter to the Uuperintendent af Public Works. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ARMISTICE DAY: The Clerk then read the follow- ing letter of invitation: DES PLAINES POST NO.36 American Legion November b,1934 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlemen: Des Plaines Post No.36 The American Legion extends to you an invitation to join with them in their Armistice Day Program to be held this year on Sunday November 11,1934 at the Junior High School Auditorium. We would like to have your entire Council participate in this program. The time set for the parade formation is IO:CO A.M. at the American Legion Home on Pearson Street. There will be a short parade from the Legion Home to Xunior High School, and we would appreciate a police escort. Trusting that we may be honored with your presence, we are Yours very truly, AMERICAN LEGION POST NO.36 Arthur F.Rieck Camigander Mayor Kinder urged all aldermen to attend this program, and referred the request for a police escort for the parade to the Police Committee. SIDEWALK APRONS AT WHITE ST. AND ASHLAND AVE: Alderman u •e su mi ed o the Counci a reques asking the City to provide sidewalk aprons at the Southwest corner of White Street and Ashland Avenue. The Mayor referred this request to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee. AUDIT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTS: Kenneth G.Meyer, City Attorney, again informed the Council that in order to prepare a proper defense in the various suits filed against the City by the bondholders in various Special Assessments, it will be necessary to have an audit made of the Special Assessments involved. The motion was made by Alderman Huxmann and seconded by Ahbe that Mr. Meyer, City Attorney, be authorized and directed to call for bids from three reputable auditing firms and submit these bids at the next meeting of the Council. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Meinshausen and seconded by Huxmann to approve the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held October 15th, 1934 as written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the minutes approved. PROTECTION OF DES PLAINES AVENUE CROSSING AT CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN R.R..TRACKS: Alderman Frederick raised the question of more adequate protection to the public at the Des Plaines Avenue crossing of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad tracks. The motion was made by Alderman Huxrnann and seconded byeinshausen to instruct the Clerk to write the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company asking them to send representatives to confer with the Council regarding the matter of providing more protection at their Des Plaines Avenue crossing. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. LIST OF VOUCHERS PAID: The motion was made by Alderman H uxmann and seconded by Pflughaupt to direct the City Treasurer to submit with his monthly report a state- ment of vouchers paid during each month, showing the amount disbursed and to whom paid. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution as amended by the Finance Committee: 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 COMMITTEE WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. George W.Kinder Hobart Ahbe G.W.Pflughaupt 7. J .H uxman n Raymond M.Nea1 L.Meinshausen Edgar T.Friedrich Grace Rexses Petty Cash Public Service Co Des Plaines Pub.Co H.A.Be cke r E.Drexier F. Che a ve r T.W.Grindley A.D..Flentge Western Union Tel. Sigwalt Lbr. & Coal Co Frank. A.Bremer & Sons Kenneth G.:.Jeyer H.F.Kinderts Sons Public Serv.Co Public Serv.Co Public Serv.Co. Fred Schultz k.Mountford Henry Miller H.Moore John Bennett Toe Walter Herman Meinshausen Des Plaines Auto Co Chicago Mfg.& Distr.Co Harold J.Ahbe Ben Stangor Middle States Tel.Co Public Serv.Co Elsie Earle Des Plaines Vo1.Fire John Wettendorf Meyer Coal&Nati 22.50 13.50 13.50 13.50 13.50 13..50 112.50 40.00 5.03 395.98 8.00 90.00 74.25 72.00 45.00 45.00 .38 2.29 .66 83.33 3.10 .20 .80 11.00 4.50 7.20 7.20 10.80 14.40 28.80 48.03 6.07 38.46 40.00 74.25 4.00 3.78 80.00 92.94 67.50 33.20 J.J.Carroll Jr 13.50 Fred Fulle 13.50 C.L.Bishop 13.50 E.A.Frederick 13.50 Middle States Tel.Co 27.75 Theo .:3 chwanbe ck: 13.50 Chas.M.Larson 83.33 Middle States Tel.Co 13.80 Des Plaines Pub.Co 4.75 Middle States Tel.Co 3.75 Mrs.E.J.Stemmerman 9.75 R .Hamme rl 74.25 E.Meyer 14.25 J.Wigham 72.00 B..C.Foote 45.00 J.Mergenthaler 2.00 Petty Cash 1.00 Hartiess Austin L & T 1.50 Middle States Tel.Co 29.70 Max Maui 56.70 Lagerhausen Lbr.& Coal 31.42 .48 78.75 7.20 7.20 10.80 14.40 14.40 32.40 C 6.23 B.F.Kinder's Sons Marvin D.Wells Chas.Peterson B.Pool H.Grosser E.Behm Win.Elluetz Wm.Jensen Lagerhausen Lbr.& Seneca Petrol.Co Pure Oil Prod.Co C.M.Larson John I ammerl I3.'.Kinders Sons Spiegler's Dept.St. Albert Kranz Raymond Kolze Alvin Winklernan Middle States Tel. 64.00 10.74 25.00 13.50 1.53 1.78 25.00 67.50 67.50 4.05 433 434 B.F.Kinder's Sons Pure Oil Prod.Co Pearl Koelling Frank 2ischer ?red Kaufman Herman Meinshausen Public Serv.Co. Petty Cash Middle States Tel.Co C.L.Bishop Public Serv.Co. Foyer Xash Sales Viliiam H.Cater Frank Reindl Carl Saggau L.Studtman,Sr R.X.Lowrie C.N.Smith J.M.Walters .24 22.13 40.00 72.00 56.00 21.47 620.80 .70 15.40 .90 1.36 1.61 1,061.39 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Public Serv.Co. 6.26 A.Paulson 3.00 Max Maus '12.00 Richard Gunther 28.00 Paul Gilmore 84.00 Public Serv.Co 151.80 Neptune Meter Co 34.65 Frank A.Bremer &6ons .61 Des Plaines Pub.Co 24.50 A.F.K.inder's Sons 2.02 Petty Cash 2.73 W.J.Hudson 3.16 R.Meyer 5.00 Robert Johnson 5.00 Alex Radlein 5.00 H.A.McCoy 5.00 Clarence Landahl 5.00 Robt. Grubb 5.00 The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Huxmann to adopt the proposed resolution as amended. The roll was called on the motion with the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Auxmann, Bishop, Frederick, -Neal, Schwanbeck and Meinshausen. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Frederick to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. EbiGAR J.FRIEDRICH,Cily Clerk MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL M7TITING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OY DES PI.AINES HUD IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE ON THE 13th DAY OF NOVEMBER,A.D.1934 at 8:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W. Kinder, with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Huxmann, Frederick, Neal, Schwanbeck and Meinshausen responding to the roll call. Alderman Bishop was absent during the entire meeting. The Clerk read the following call of the meeting, a copy of which had been delivered by messenger to the Mayor and each of the Aldermen more than 24 hours before the time of the meeting: November 10 1934 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING To the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Des Plaines,Illinois Upon call of Mayor George V.Kinder, there will be a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of DesPlaines on Tuesday evening, November 13th,1934, at 8:00 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the matter of authorizing an audit on certain Special Assessment, and such other matters as may need the Council's attention. E.I.FRIEDRICH City Clerk