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05/27/1935529 The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. All voted '".Lye," none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the appointment confirmed. ADJOURN -1=7: The motion was made by Alderman Fulle and seconded by Pflughauptthat the Council adjourn to Monday, Lay 27, 1935. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. Ail voted, "Aye," none votin, "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the council adjourned to Monday, May 27, 1935 at 8:GO P.M. EDG ICH, City Clerl MI NUTE S OF THE ADJOURNED +,FT I NG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD 117 THE COUNCIL CHALTERS ON THE 27th DAY OF LAY,A.D.1935 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W. Kinder, presiding, with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported all Aldermen present. AUDIT OF CITY ACCOUNTS: Alderman Pflughau:_:t, chairman of the. Finance com- mittee reported that several prices for a two year audit had been received. The motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by MacLuckie that the auditing work be let to Allen R.Smart & Company for the stipulated lump sum price of 4400.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and the work let to Allen R.Smart & Company. REPAIR OF STREETS: MayDr Kinder called the Streets & Sidewalk Committee's attention to the necessity of repairing and cleaning the streets, and referred the matter to the said committee. STRAY DOGS: Alderman Carroll, chairman of the Police and License Committee stated that his comrittee is not ready to present definite recommendations for the riddance of the dog nuisance. ATTORNEY'S SUR1,1Y BOND. The Clerk then submitted the surety bond of 1Lenneth O.Meyer, City Attorney, the said bond being described as: Globe Indemnity Company Bond 71=6629, in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars (<2,000.00) The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie and seconded by Frederick to accept and approve the said bond. The Mayor put the question and the roll was called with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuc10ie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays: lione. The 530 Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the bond approved. EVATaSTON V iICLE INSPECTION: The Clerk then read the follow- ing letter: CITY OF EVANSTON hay 21, 1935 Hon.G.W.hInder, President, Village of Des Plaines, Des 1'laines,Illinois Dear Mr.Kinder, As you know, the City of Evanston early this year began operation of a municipal compulsory vehicle inspection station for the semi-annual safety inspection, required by ordinance, of all motor vehicles registered in this city. This addition to our accident preventio program was undertaken in recognition of the fact that defective Automobiles constitute a large proportion of those being operated upon our streets and that such vehicles are an important causative factor in traffic accidents. However, we felt then, and we feel at present that due to the large volume of non-resident through traffic upon our streets this inspection service could achieve much greater results were it made available on a voluntary basis, to residents of surrounding communities who drive automobiles. We are now in a position to accomodate car owners in surrounding communities, and I therefore extend a cordial invitation through you to the citizens of Des Plaines to bring their cars to our inspection station for testing. The Only requirement is that they pay the regular seventy- five cent fee charged residents of Evanston, which fee entitles them to as many additional inspections as may be desired. The complete operation of the inspection is described in the enclosed booklet. I sincerely hope that in the interest of public safety, your citizens will avail themselves of this service and I should appreciate whatever means you shall see fit to use to extend this invitation to them. Yours very truly, CHARLES H.BARTT TT , Mayor The motion was made by Alderman Fulle and seconded by Frederick to refer this letter to the Safety Commission. The Mayor put the question to a vote by acclamation. All voted, "Aye*, none voting "fray".. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. CENTURY OF PROGRESS FIRE TRUCK: The Clerk then read the following letter: A CENTURY OF PROGRESS international Exposition Chicago 1934 May 22, 1935 City Clerk Village of Des Plaines Des Plaines,lllinois Dear Sir; Several communities have expressed a desire to purchase 531 the two units of American-LaFrance fire fighting ec,uip- ment owned by A Century of Progress. This equipment has previously been priced by a Century of Progress at 8,000.00 for the V-12 -Pumper and 410,000.00 for the V-12 4ua_druple. inasmuch as there is more than one community wishing to purchase this equipment, A Century of Progress believes that each of the communities should have an equal opportunity of purchasing it. A Century of Progress feels, therefore, that each community wishing to purchase either one or both of these units of equipment should sub- mit a proposal covering the purchase of theequipment desired, this proposal to conform to the following conditions: 1. The proposals should reach A Century of Progress at 624 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, not later than 12 o'clock noone, lay 2th,1935. 2. The proposal should state the particular unit or units desired, together with the price to be paid for the same, and the method of payment to be used, ---whether it be cash, bonds, or tax anticipation warrants, ---prices to be f.o.b. A Century of krogress grounds, Burnham Park, Chicago, Illinois. 3. If payment is to be made in bonds or tax anticipation warrants, the proposal should include a complete description of the bonds or warrants together with the serial numbers of such bonds or warrants to be used in payment, as well as the legal opinion cover- ing the particular bonds,6r warrants. 4. A Century of Progress reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted, and will accept the proposal which, in the opinion of A Century of Progress, is the most satisfactory. 5. Notification of acceptance or rejection of all proposals received by A Century of Progress will be mailed to the communities, not later than May 31st, 1935. 6. The community submitting the proposal accepted by A Century of Progress will be expected to take delivery of the equipment purchased and make payment for the same within 10 days after notification of acceptance by A Century of Progress. For the convenience of those communities wishing additional sets of specifications, we are enclosing, herewith, a duplicate set. Yours very truly, A CENTURY OF PROGRESS W•M.Herztg Assistant Comptroller. The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by MacLuckie to instruct the Clerk to advertise for bids on a Fire truck, said bids to be returnable as soon as practicable. The Mayor put the question and the roll was called on the motion with the following result: Ayes: Alderman Ahbe,acLuckie, Lemke and Campagna. -days; Aldermen Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, Frederick and Schwanbeck. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion defeated. 532 The motion was then made by Alderman Frederick and secchnded by Fulle to refer the matter of acquiring a fire truck, to the Fire committee for further investigation and report. The Mayor put the question to a vote by acclamation. All voted "eye", none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon de- clared the motion carried. APPOINT1 TS : Mayor Kinder then announced the following appoint- ments: Member: of Zoning Board of Appeals for term ending 1940-Apr.30th. L.W.tASHINGTON - five years. Member of City Plan Commission for term ending April 30th,1943. H.T.BEN1JLrT - eight years. embers of .Board of Health for term beginning May 1,1935 and ending April 30,19371 Dr. A.M.Purves Mrs.L.A.%filler Dr. H.F,'eller Miss Louise Menard m.Koehler The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Schwanbeck to confirm these appointments. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by a cclamation. All voted, "Aye", none voting, "itiay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and these appointments unanimously confirmed. OTHER APPOINTMEJTS: Mayor Kinder then announced the following appointments for a sixty day period beginning June 1,1935: Pump House .engineers - full time Hugh £:oore Clem knittle Water Department Collectors -1/2 time Frank Fischer Max Maus Laborers Water & Streets - 1/2 time Water Department Meter Reader Incinerator Engineer Driver for Truck #1 -full time Driver for truck #2 -full time Janitor for City Hall Herman Meinshausen Richard Guenther John Wetendorf Fritz 'riettin Adolph Esser Rolin Pagel Tames Conte The motion was made by Alderman Fulle and seconded by Bishop to confirm these 6Q -day appointments. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said appointments unanimously confirmed. RECONDITIONING PUMP ON NORMA WELL: Alderman Bishop, chairman of the Water Committee reported that as customary the freight bill on W.L.Thorne Company's well drilling rig is being sent to the City. This he explained is general practice among well drillers. The motion was therefore made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Pflughaupt to authorize and instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to draw a voucher -warrant in favor of W,.L.Thorne Company in a sum not to exceed X200.00 to apply on account of the contract between the City and W.L.Thorne Company for re -con ditioning the pump on the Norma Well dated May 20,1935. The Laayor put the question, and the roll was called by the Clerk Mith the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Tulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwan- beck and Campagna. Nays; Aone. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion unanimously carried. MAYOR LEAVES 1117,7 Il\JG : Mayor Kinder then stated that he must leave, due to an important meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners which required his presence. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and by Frederick that the Mayor be excused and that Alderman selected to serve as Mayor pro tem during Mayor Kinder's from the meeting. Mayor Kinder put the motion to a vote acclamation. All voted "Aye", none voting "Nay". Mayor thereupon declared the emotion carried, and Alderman Ahbe the chair. seconded Ahbe be absence by Kinder took WELL AND RESERVOIR PROJECT: Alderman Bishop, chairman of the 7i171777677raittee reported that Mr. Robinson, consulting; engineer on the ,ell and reservoir project reports that the chlorinator re- quired by the State Health Department has been properly provided for in the plans and specifications, and that the State Health Department's final approval of the project is expected about June 1,1935. THA;` KS : The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie and seconded by Frederick to express thanks to the Clerk for expediting; the notification to the Council Committees, of such matters as .lave been referred to them. The motion was put to a vote by accla- mation by the Mayor pro tem. All voted "Aye", none voting: "Tay". 'ine Mayor protem thereupon declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Bishop and seconded by Frederick to adjourn. The motion was regularly voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor pro tem declared the motion carried and the Council regular adjourne Ailii! .4:4;mmr...._-_,== r .� EDEA' City C erk 533 F,