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06/03/1935MINUTES OF THE REGULAR M ;TING 01+ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLALiES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 3rd DAY OF JUJ A.D.1935 AT THE HOUR.OF 8:OC P.M. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor George \ .Kinder, with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflug- haupt, Tulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwan- beck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk thereupon reported all aldermen present. CEI'dTElVNIAL PAGEANT: :payor Kinder then introduced - Mr. T.R.Foui'kes, chairman of the Talent Committee of the Des Plaines Centennial Pageant, who requested that the members of the Council consent to participate in the Cen- tennial Pageant to be staged at Earle Field on the evenings of June 2C, 27 and 28th. The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie and seconded by Pflughu-xit to accept the invitation and participate in the Centennial Pageant as requested by Yr. Foulkes. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by accla- mation. All voted "Aye", none voted "Nay". The Ma.yor thereupon declared the motion carried. CENTENNIAL -USE OF STRE,TS : Kenneth G .Lye r addressed the council in behalf of the Centennial Committee asking permission to use the streets of the City for various Centennial activities such as parades and carnivals. He stted however that the committee has not definitely decided which streets are to be used. The motion was made by Alder- man Pflughaupt and seconded by Tulle to refer the matter of granting permits for the use of City Streets for Centennial activities to the Police and License Committee' with full power to act. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by accla- mation. All voted "Aye," none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerlt then presented the folloving reports: Report of H.A.Becker, Captain of Police for May 1935. Report of E.J.Friedrich,City Clerk, for May 1935. Report of Otto \v.J.henrich, City Treasurer for May 1935. (Each rflember of the Council received a copy of the Treasurer's report in advance.) Myor Kinder ordered these reports placed on file. THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE STREETS AND SIDE''ALi 3 C0ii CITT1Th thro ugh its chairman, Alderman Frederick, reported that in accordance with the Mayor's request at the last meeting of the Council, the downtown streets have been cleaned. He further reported that a program of systematic street cleaning is being planned by the Streets Committee.. THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PLATS reorted through its chairman, Alderman MacLuckie, that the committee recommends the granting of the petiton filed by William Seegers, Emma Seegers, Henry Oehlerking, William H.Pohlman and Carolina Pohlman asking permission to dis- connect their respective properties from the -City of Des I'laines. The motion was made by Alderman IuacLuckie and seconded by Ahbe to grant this petition. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the follow- ing result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Tulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion unanimously carried. 535 The motion was then made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Lemke to instruct the City Attorney.to prepare an ordinance. providing for this dis-annexation, and submit such ordinance to the Council at its next regular meeting. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. '.11 voted "Aye", none voting "Nay." The Mayor thereupon declared the motion unanimously' carried. THE SEWER, DRAINAGE :LTD SANITATION C 0L ,iITTEE through its chairman, Alderman Lemke, reported that bids for garbage trucks have been received. The motion vas made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Frederick to proceed to open these bids. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. All voted "Aye", none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion arried. The Clerk then opened the bids and read them as tabulated below: BIDDER MAKE OF TRUCK PRICE, EACH PRICE EACH with 30..5 T. with 32x6 Tire. Des Plaines Auto Sales- Federal 41,081.66 Des Plaines Motor Sales -Chevrolet 1,035.50 Ladendorf -Diamond T 1,030.50 Nagel -Reo 975.00 H.H.Wolf -Indiana 1,277. Melzer Auto Sales -Dodge 900.00 Purnell &. Wilson -Ford 875.00 :1,114.43 1,058.00 1,020.00 1,277.00 935.00 947.00 The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by .Frederick to refer these bids to the Sever and Dia-inage and Sanitation Committee 'with power to act. the Mayor out the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Pulte, Bishop, LacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schvranbec: and Campagna. Nays; .one. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. THE WATER COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE FIRE COMMITTEE through its chairman, Alderman Campagna,, reported that there are still prospects of being able to arrange to purchase the gzzadruyale fire truck from A Century of Progress. letter: DES PLAINES RIVER: The Clerk then read the following W.H.ALLEN Tune 3 1935 Honorable George W.±.inder,Mayor City of Des Plaines,lllinois Dear Mr.Hayor, In accordance with your request, 1 attended a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Sanitary District of Chicago last Wednesday, Lay 29,1935. Trustee Woodhull opened the meeting, and called upon Mr. Harrington to explain what was being done along the Des 1-laines River. Lr. Harrington reported that the District was abandoning the attempt to correct the ijiver pollution by the construction of numerous Imhoff tanks, and that the ones at Touhy and Oakton, which have already been dog would be refilled. The District has made arrangements with the Department of the Interior to furnish the money to contruct an Interceptor along the Des ilaines River. If all goes well, actual construction should begin in October of this year. Dams for the impounding of the flood waters of the river are being considered on the headwaters, but this may take some time as the necessary purchase of land and rigth-of-way may take some time. The rest of the meeting was speeches and congratulations. Today 1 find the Sanitary District making the surveys which they Promised last Wednesday. Yours very truly, W.H..',LL:E , Engineer The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. REPAIR OF CITY SCALE: Alderman Frederick reported that the City scale is in need of re pair. Mayor Mnder referred this matter to the Public Works, Buildings and Plats Committee. EMPLOYING E-yGI TiT R: The Clerk then read the follow- ing proposed ordinance for first reading: ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois: Section 1: That W.H.Allen be and he is hereby employed and retained as engineer for the City of Des Plaines under and subject to the conditions of a contract, copy of which is hereto attached and made a part of this ordinance. Section 2: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Des Plaines be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to execute contract to the said W.H.Allen, copy of which is hereto attached. Section 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordi- nances in conflict herewith, be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 4: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and the approval according to lam. PASSED THIS AYES: APPROVED THIS ATTEST: day of NAYS: A.D.1935 day of A.D.1935 Mayor of the City of Des Plaines Cook County, Illinois City Clerk Mayor Kinder ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second reading and referred the same to the Judiciary and Assessment Committee for examination and report. BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS: The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance for first reading: Ai ORDINANCE CREATING A BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVE : NTS FOR THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COU TY,ILLINOIS 537 Mayor Kinder ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second reading. LEASE OF LOT EAST OF CITY HALL: The Clerk then read the following letter: BEN N F . E IDA.'aI LLER CO May 28,1935 Mr.Edgar J.1?riedrich, City Clerk Des Plaines,Illincis Dear Sir: We are interested in leasing or renting all or part of the vacant ground facing Ellinvood Street between the City Hall and Spiegler Store Building. Please let us know whether the City of Des Plainea would consider a proposition to lease this property, if so, we rill go into further details.. Trusting we may hear from you at an early date in this regard, we remain Very truly you.s, B.F.Eidamilier The motion was made by Alderman r'ulle and seconded by Lemke to refer this letter to the Committee on Public forks, Buildings and Plats for investigation and recommendation. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclarnaticn. All voted "Aye", none voted "gay". The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. RE-IL3U-RSEMENT TO EARLS FUND: The Clerk then read the following letter: Mayor investigation and report. DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY Des Plaines,Illinois June 1,1935 Honorable Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: ATTE1 TION:Yr. George hinder in 1932 the library board paid the premium for fire insurance on the library building. We drew a voucher for this amount asking the City Council to reimburse us when able, as the money was diverted from the Earle Endowment Fund (See our voucher W41 Apr i 1,1932.) The library board is aware that this was ordered paid by the City Council in regular session, that a checkwas drawn for the purpose, but marked void by the City treasurer and filed away, before payment was made. Would you kindly draw another check for this amount at your earliest convenience as the library board cannot permanently use this money for other purposes than the purchase of non-fiction books. Yours very truly, LIBPJJ Y BORD K..W.Downing, Sec' y. Kinder feferred this letter to the Finance Committee for PETITION FOR LI1ITING PARKING: The Clerk then read the following petition: PETITI 0 N To the Hon.Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Des Plaines We, the undersigned merchants on Lee Street between Ellin - wood Street and Prairie Avenue, respectfully petition you to restrict the parking of automobiles in this section to thirty (30) minute periods. The parking as now permitted in this area is a detriment to our businesses and vie are of the opinion that the above restriction is justified. Blume Bros. I.Calabrese G .J.Hann C..F.Car1son Thos.Marsicono Mc_',.11ister Wallace Co R.E.0ould Prince Ice Cream Castle Clark & rlolmes 688 Lee St. 690 Lee St 712 Lee St. 714 Lee Jt. 718 Lee St. 700 Lee St. 685 Lee St. 609 Lee St. 717 Lee St Mgr.k..Strant This petition was referred to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee by the Mayor. letter: TAG DAY FOR THE BLIND: The Clerk then read the following THE AhaRICAN BROTHERHOOD FOR THE BLIND May 31, 193b To the Honorable vayor and Members of the City Council Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlemen: The American Brotherhood for the Blind requests permission to hold a "flower Sale" in Des Plaines on Saturday, June 15th or 22nd, similar to that held a year ago. The sale will be sponsored by a Committee of clergymen, club women, and other prominent citizens. Devoted solely to the service of the sightless, the American Brotherhood is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, embossing and publishing books and magazines in Braille, and donating thein to institutions for the blind throughout the country. We also render assistance to the blind in many per- sonal ways not covered by any other organization. Such help as we give brings brightness and cheer into their dark and dreary lives. All our services., as yell as our publications, are available free. The work of the Brotherhood is supported entirely by friendly contributions and by the ;proceeds of "Flower Sales" - the flowers used being r.de by the blind. We believe the citizens of Des Plaines would welcome the opportunity to give support to this worthy cause; and we trust you will grant our request. Very truly yours, JOSEPH SPEINE-Executive Director the motion was made by alderman Pfiughaupt and seconded by Bishop to grant the request for June 22,1935. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. All voted "Aye", none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon declared tie -motion carried. VOLUNTEERS OF AT .RICA -Tag Day: read the following letter: THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA,Inc. May 31,1935 To the Mayor and City Council Des ; 1aines,Illinois The Clerk then Gentlemen: The volunteers of America request permission to hold their t.:elfth annual "Rea heart" tag day in Des Plaines on Saturday June Oth or Saturday June 15th. The publicity the organization receives through this "once a year" opportunity to keep ito .work before the public is wort very much to the cause, even though the returns are considerably less than in former years. Thanking you for your past generous co-operation in giving us this opportunity. Very truly VOLUNTEERS Or AMERICA A.Strand Representative The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Schwanbeck that this request be denied. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and request of the Volunteers of America denied. POLICE SQUAD CAR: Alderman Carroll, chairman of - the Police and License Committee, submitted the following proposal, which was read by the Clerk: DEQ PLAIJES MOTOR SALES , I C . June 3 1935 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines Uent lemen : Some time ago we offered a proposal for a new squad car on a mileage basis. Since that time we are able to offer a better bid and to equip your police Department with a squad car on a most economical basis. We are willing to furnish your Police Department with a nen Chevrolet black sedan fully equipped, i:.cluding: two spotlights and a radio; this car to be lettered and numbered as you may desire. We will furnish all the insurance necessary to cover this car with the ex- ception of liability and property damage, which ye believe would be the obligation of the City of Des 1aines. We will furnish the gasoline, oil, repairs, and all maintenance necessary to keep this nen car in satisfactory condition, and will furnish a nen car at the time we believe it necessary to. replace the one in use. In this manner; your Police Department will at all times be equipped with a car in .perfect mechanical condition. We could furnish you such a car on a mileage basis, and our price per mile would be 6%; payable the first of each month. The minimum mileage in connection with a proposal of this kind would be 35,000 miles per year. This contract may be can- celled by either party upon 30 days written notice. In the event your honorable body is in favor of a. plan of this kind, we are in a position to furnish you with a car as outlined at once. Yours very truly, DES 'PLAINS MOTOR SALES,Inc. W.A. T ownsend Dealer ACCEPTANCE The City of Des Plaines hereby accepts the foregoing proposal as ordered by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines • ,1935. Dated at Des Plaines Illinois this day of Tune 1935. ATTEST: City Clerk City of Des Plaines,Illinois �sy Mayor The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Carroll to instruct and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to accept this proposal and sign the same in behalf of the City of Des Plaines. A motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Schwanbeck to refer this matter jointly to the Police and License Committee and the Finance Committee together With the City Attorney. The Mayor put the question on the motion "to refer", and the Clerk called the roll with the follow- ing result: Ayes; Aldermen Pflughaupt, Fulle, MacLuckie and Schwanbeck.. Nays; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Bishop, Frederick, Lemke and Campagna. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion "to refer" defeated. The Mayor then put the question on the main motion to accept the proposal, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Bishop, Mac- Luckie, Frederick, Lemke and Schwanbeck.. Bays; Aldermen .eflug- haupt, Fulle, and Campagna. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion to accept the proposal carried. STORK SEWERS: .H.Allen, City Engineer, then addressed the Council, calling attention to the possibility of the City being required to provide storm sewers when the Sanitary District interceptor sewer is built, and suggested that a storm sewer project be worked out with the r.W.A. if possible. The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by . ulle to instruct W. H.Allen, City Engineer, to contact the P.W.A. authorities aad inquire as to what can be done with respect to a storm sewer project. The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. All voted "Aye", none voting "Nay". The Mayor thereupon de- clared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUi'ES: The motion was made by Alder- man Bishop and seconded by .'ulle to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 20,1935, as well as the minutes of the adjourned Council meeting of May 27,1935 as presented. The Miayor .>>ut the motion to a vote byecciarlati ori. All voted "Aye", none voting "Nay*. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. 1935 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE: The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance for first reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF AN ASSESSMENT 02 TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAIlES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, CCvYwECIi+G January 1,1935 and ending December 31,1935. Mayor Kinder ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second reading. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman i --flu; haupt, chairman of the Finance Committee, then submitted the following proposed resolution, of tirhich e ach member of the Council received a copy in a .vance: NO. Nrhi�u' RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYAB1Ti; AND THAT THE MAYOR .AND CITY - CLERK BE INSTRUCTED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHl+.R- `: ARRA.IT3 IN PAY= OF SALE. SAID WARRANTS TO BE RELEASED UPON ORDER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHEN FUNDO ARE AVAILABLE. AMT. NO. 3256 Geo.W..Kinder 22.50 3258 Hobart Ahbe 13.50 3260 G.W.'"fluGh ?upt 13.50 3262 C.L.Bishop 13.50 3264 John Lemke 13.50 3266 Theo.achwanbeck 13.50 3268 C.H.Hanson Co 13.50 3270 Otto W.J.Henrich S3.33 3272 Gladys LeRette 40.00 3274 Des F1.Journal Inc 1.70 3276 Fred Fink Sr & Son 3.50 3278 H.A.Becker 90.00 3280 E.Meyer 74.25 328$ J.Aigham 72.00 3284 J.W.Grindley 45.00 3286 A.D.Flentge 45.0C 3288 Fiddle States Tel. 30.00 3290 Des Pl.Motor Sales 15.65 3292 Kenne A G .l eye r 83.33 3294 Max Mau 56.70 3296 Des 21.Lbr.(1 Coal 10.63 3298 Herman Meinshausen 38.42 3300 Geisen's Garage 3.99 3302 Ben H.Stangor 74.25 3304 John Hammerl 9.00 3306 A.L.'ti/inkelman,Se c . 62.50 3308 Raymond Kolze 67.50 3311 Middle States Tel. 4.00 3312 Pearl Koelling 40.00 3314 Frank Fischer 72.00 3316 Fred Kaufman 24.00 3318 Herman Meinshausen 31.08 3320 Middle States Tel. 14.85 3322 Public Serv.Co 178.80 NAME ATT . 3257 3259 3261 3263 3265 3267 3269 3271 3273 3275 3277 3279 3281 3283 3285 3287 3289 3291 3293 3295 3297. 3299 3301 3303 3305 3307 3309 3310 3313 3315 3317 3319 3321 3323 James J.Carroll Fred i+ulle E.D.MacLuckie E.A.Frederick Sam Campagna Middle States Tel. Edgar J.Friedrich Grace Rexses Middle States Tel. Petty Cash Middle States Tel. R.Hamme r 1 E.Drexler F.Cheever B.C.Foote J . F.Me rganthal er Johnson Elec.Shop Petty Cash Middle States Tel Sigwalt l;vr.: Coal Marvin D.'lells Claus Wolf C.H.Hanson Co Louis Bierman middle States Tel. Lyon & Healy Alvin Winkelman John Wetendorf Max Maus Richard Guenther Paul Gilmore Geisen's Garage Public 6erv.Co Wm.H.Cater 13.50 13.50 13.50 13.50 13.50 28.25 112.50 40.00 12.30 9.44 6.10 74.25 74.25 72.00 45.00 4.00 4.85 3.00 3.25 52.46 78.75 20.48 10.00 9.00 4.00 16.09 67.50 67.50 72.00 28.00 52.00 17.86 720-.00 1,184.89 541. NO . NAM AMT. NO. 3255 3 325 3327 332 .L.Thorne Co V.G.Politsch .J.Lawson J.Liu1e NAME 140.80-3324 5.00-3326 5.00-3328 5.00-3330 Albert idorton jr C.li les L.J.Bullen b.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 The motion was made by Aldermani'flughaupt and seconded by Fulle to adopt this proposed resolution. i'he Mayor put the question and the Clerk c_,11ed tie roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, Tulle, _ishop, 'MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. ways; done.. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and resolution passed and adopted. STREET LIGHTS: Alderman Schwanbeck asked about the possibility of providing "Stop" or "Danger" signs for various dead-end streets. He also called attention to several street lights, which are scheduled to be burning, but which have not been burning for several nights. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll, and seconded by Pflughaupt to refer these matters to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee. Mayor Kinder put the motion to a vote by acclamation. All. voted "Aye", none voting flay". The Mayor thereupon ::ecl_:red the motion carried... SHRUBS IN PARKWAYS: The danger of permitting shrubs to grow tall in parkways, particularly at street intersections, was briefly discussed. The matter was referred to tie Streets and Sidewalks Committee by the Mayor. INCREASING LI.UCR DEALERS: S: Mayor Kinder reported that a request has been filed to change the number of retail liquor dealers permitted from sixteen to eighteen. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Frederick to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an amending ordinance which would increase the number of retail liquor dealers to be licensed, from sixteen to eighteen. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pf1uj:baupt, Frederick, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; Aldermen Fulle, Bishop and iacLuckie. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Pulle to adjourn., The Mayor put the motion to a vote by acclamation. All noted "Aye", none voting "Nay".. The Mayor thereupon declared the ion ar ied and the Council regu- larly adjourned. EDGRICH, City C