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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alder-
man Pflughaupt and seconded by .nishop that the Council approve
as written, the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April
6,1936 as well as the minutes of the adjourned meetings of
April 13th and 14th,1936 and of the Special Council meeting
held April 15,1936. The motion was voted upon by acclamation,
whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said
minutes approved as written.
CAMERA FOR ACCIDENT PR IOM BUREAU: The motion
was made by Alderman lishop and seconded by Pflughaupt to authorize
the Accident prevention Bureau of the Police Department to purchase
a camera the total cost ofwwhich is $90.00; $60.00 of which will
be paid by the First National Bank and the remaining $30.00 to be
paid by the city. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called
the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll,
Pflughaupt, .'ulle, Bishop, macLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck
and Campagna. Nays; hone. The Mayor thereupon declared the
motion carried.
DETOUR SIGN AT TF1 STREET AND FIRST AVENUE: Mayor
Kinder referred the matter of arranging for the proper location
of a "detour' sign at Lee Street and First Avenue to the Streets
and Sidewalks Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Carroll
and seconded by Ahbe to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried
and the Council regularly adjourne
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES. PLAINES. HELD. IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 4th DAY O F . .
MAY A.D.1936 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00.P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by
Mayor George Y.KMnder, presiding.
DESIGNATING CLERK PRO -TEM: in the absence of
Edgar T.Friedridh, City G'lerk, who was called out of town be-
cause of his mother's illness, Mayor Hinder, with the consent
of the Council, designated City Attorney nenneth G.Meyer as
Clerk Fro -Tem.
ROLL CALL: The Clerk Pro -tem then called the roll
with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, F'ulle, kacLuckie,
Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding thereto.
Alderman Bishop was absent because of illness.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The report for April 1936 of
I.A.Becker, Captain of Police was then read and ordered placed
on file by the Mayor.
The presentation of the April 1936 reports of the
City Clerk, and the City Treasurer was deferred to the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE had no re-
port to offer.
THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE through its
chairman, Alderman Carroll, requested further time to pre-
pare a report regarding the parking ordinance.
THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE through its
chairman Alderman Frederick reported that. matter of arrang-
ing to haul crushed stone from the Lee Street paving pro-
j,edt to streets in Riverview, which was referred to the
said committee, has been taken care of, and that 148 loads
of crushed stone have been hauled to the streets of River-
view.
Alderman Frederick, chairman of the Streets and
Sidewalks Committee,then submitted the following list of
recommendations which was read by the Clerk pro -tem:
Ron.Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen:
We, the members of Streets and Sidewalks Committee
herewith submit the following recommendations for
your consideration:
1.It shall be unlawful for any one to park their
a automobiles overnight on any business or residential
street.
a.It shall be unlawful for motorists to make MU*
turns in the loop business area at any time--Grace-
land to Pearson; Miner to Prairie.
3.Add the following paragraph-Sec.1083 -SCHOOLS:
It shall be unlawful for any motorists to_ park
on any street in front of entances to any rublic
or parochial s chools between the hours of 8:30
AM and 4:30 PIE week days.
We further suggest that the City Attorney be instructed
to draw up the necessary ordinances to cover the above
paragraphs.
STREETS & SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE
E.A.Frederick
G.Walter Pflughaupt
Theo. Schwanbeck
The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by
Ahbe to concur in the above recommendations. The Mayor put
the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following
result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe,Carroll, Pflughaupt, Fulle,
3a.cLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays;
None. The Payor thereupon declared the motion carried.
The following report was thenlnad:
To Chairman E'acLuckie-Publ Works,Bidgs and Plats Committee -
the following matter was referred to your committee at
the meeting of the City Council held April 6 1936:
THE MATTER OF PROVIDING A FIREPROOF VAULT FOR
CITY RECORDS.
Edgar J.Friedrich
Your committee on Public Works,Bldgs & Plats has investi-
gated and finds: that owing to a severe illness of the
chairman of the above committee, your committee must ask
for further time on this project.
EDWIN D.MACLUCKIE
SAMUEL C.CAMPAGNA
Mayor Kinder granted further time as requested and referred
the matter back to the committee.
The following repot was then read:
To Chairman MacLuckie-.Lubl.Works,Bldgs & Pats Committee
at the meeting of the City Council,held March 16 1936
the following matter was referred to your committee:
The matter of considering a stoker for the City Hall
was referred back to your committee.
EDGAR J.PRIEDHC H
Your committee on Public Works, Jdgs & Plats has in-
vestigated the above and has founds that a stoker for
the City Hall may be both a convenience and a money-
saver.
We therefore recommend: That steps to secure such a
machine be continued, and that we respectfuiik ask for
further time.
EDWIN D.MACLUCKIE
SAMUEL C.CAMPAGNA
Mayor Kinder granted further time as requested and referred
the matter back to the committee.
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The following report was then submitted and read:
To the Chairman -Alderman MacLuckie, kubl.Works,Bldgs & Plats
committee, at the meeting of the City Council held April
20 1936 the following matter was referred to your committee:
The question as to whether to permit .Mr.Ihssen to
operate an auto wrecking shop in the old Foundry
Buildings.
Edgar J.Priedrich
Your Committee on Public Works, Buildings & Plats has in-
vestigated the above and has found: That above permit to
Mr.Ihssen will be perfectly in order.
We, your committee, met with the trustees of the foundry
and Mr.lhssen and went over the matter of a permit for
this business, finding the conditions satisfactory.
We your committee on Public Works,Bldgs, & Plats therefore
recommend: That this permit be granted and continued in
force as long as the premises above are kept in orderly
condition.
Respectfully submitted
EDWIN D.MACLUCKIE
HOBART ABBE
SAMUEL 0.CAMPAGNA
The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie and seconded by rflug-
haupt that the report be concurred in. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
carried and the report concurre* in.
Public Wo
report:
To
mit
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Alderman MacLuckie, chairman of the Committee, an
rks, Buildings and Plats, then submitted the following
the Chairman MacLtxekie-Public Works,Bldgs & Plats Com-
tee, at the meeting of the City Council,held April 20
6 the following matter was referred to your committee:
The letter from Otto W.J.Henrich, City Treasurer,
asking that the practice of permitting the use of
the City offices for holding meetings be discontinued.
EDGAR J.FRIEDRICH
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(continued)
Your committee on Public Works,Buiidings & Plats has investi-
gated the above and has founds Regarding the City Treasurer's
request as above, we believe his request is unjust, unwise,
and impracticable; The City Hall is the citadel of the peo e's
rights. Locally we have many organizations which must find
lodgment in our City Hall; such as the City Council, the Park
Commission, the City Magistrate's and similar offices, the
Safety Council, and many other meritorious organizations -civic
and public, but of a non-political nature. We recall with
humiliation, recently, when the City Council was sent out
of the City Hall, to find a place across the street, and
in the rain with a group of distinguished public guests in
attendance, while the City Hall had been given over to the
meeting of a political party.
That the City Hall be used only for meetings as scheduled
above and similar ones. We recommend further that the
City Hall from henceforth be used only for meetings of the
nature set forth above, and not for political and other
partisan gatherings. We recommend that the custodianship
of the City Hall be placed in the hands of the Mayor and
the Committee on Public works, Bldgs., Plats,etc." and
that requests for the use of this building be made to the
City Clerk, who in turn will notify the Mayor and the
above committee for action and decision.
Respectfully submitted
EDWIN D.MACLUCKIE
HOBART M.AHBE
SAMUEL CAMPAGNA
The motion was made by AldermanMaoLuckie and seconded by Ahbe
that the above report be concurred in. howeber, the motion was
made by Alderman Fulle and seconded by rflughaupt to refer the
matter back to the Committee on Public Works,Bhuildings,and Plats.
The Mayor put the question on the motion. to refer back to com-
mittee and the Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Ayes; Aldermen Pflughaupt, Fulle and Frederick. Nays; Aldermen
Ahbe, Carroll, MacLuckie, Lemke, Campagna and Schwanbeck. The
Mayor thereupon declared the motion to refer back to committee,
lost. The Mayor then put the question on the main motion to
concur in the report and the Clerk called the roll"with the
following results Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, MacLuckie,
Lemke, Campagna and Schwanbeck. Nays; Aldermen Fulle, Pflughaupt,
and Frederick. The Mayor thereupon declared the main motion
carried and the report concurred in.
THE SEWER DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE had no
report to offer.
THE TOTER COMMITTEE HAD no report to offer.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE through its 'chairman , Alderman
Pflughaupt, submitted the following proposed resolution a copy
of which was in the hands of each council members
RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PAYROLLS 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.
22.56 509 Hobart Ahbe
13.50 511 Fred Fulle
13.50 513 C.L.Bishop
13.50 515 E.A.Frederick
13.50
13.50
83,33
42.50
90.00
74.25
508 George W.Kinder
510 Fames J.Carroll
512 G.W.Pflughaupt
514 E.D.MacLuckie
516 J OE.Lemke
518 Theo.Schwanbeck
520 Otto W.J.Henrich
522` Grace Rexsea
524 H.A.Becker
526 LMeye r
528 P.C./wever
1350
13.50
13.50
13.50
517 Sam Campagna 13.50
519 Edgar J.Friedrich 112.50
521 Pearl hoe fling 42.50
523 Gladys LeRette 40.00
525 R.Sammerl 80.00
527 E.Drexler 74.25
16.40 529 J.Wigham 74.25
530 B.C.Foote
532 J.W.Grindley
534 C.Hinta
536 James Conte
53S Herman Meinshausen
540 Cecil Collins
542 id.Glade
544 'John Schultz_
546 Fred Tegtmeier
548 H.S.Kahn
550 E.Tro th
552 J.M.Lewis
554 Frank Fischer
556 Clem Knittel
558 german Meinshausen
560 B.H.Stangor
562: Elsie Earle
564 Ione Currier
566 Fred Wettin
568 Roland Pagel
52.50
45.00
3.20
55.00
41.53-
18.00
14.40
4.28
3.60
12.30
61.50
6.4.00
72.00
56.00
1.6.67
74.25
80.00
50.00
67.50
67.50
531 A.D.Flentge
533 E..P.Strempel
63,5 iie nne th G ..e ye r
537 M.D.Wells ._
539 Kichard ciuehter
541 Rudolph &-xueger
543 H.C.Hansen
545 Harold Denner
547 I . J .Kahn
549 Edgar McDaniel
551 F.Linser. _
553 Jahn Wetendorf
555 Augh "gore
557 Fred Kaufman
559 Richard Guenther
561 Ray Nolte
563 Mrs.G.S.Cook
565 Albert Kranz
567 Adolph Esser
45.00
38.40
83.3,3
'18.5
36.73
16.20
14.40
3.60
12.30
36.90
61.50
72.00
56.00
22.50
21.47
13.50
50.00
25.00
67.50
The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by
Ahbe that this proposed resolution be adopted. The Mayor
put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the
following results Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt,
Pulle, Ma.cLuckie, Frederick,Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna.
Nays; None, The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried
and the resolutionadopted.
Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman of the Finance Committee,
then introduced the following proposed resolution of which each
council member had a copy:
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.
570 Middle States Tel.Co
572 City Clk Petty Cash
574 Middle ,States Tel Co
576 Des Plaines Realty Co
578 Otto W.J.I enrich
580 Middle States Tel.Co
582: Mrs.L.A.Willer
584 Mrs.L.A.Willer
586 Middle States TelCb
588 Kenneth G.Meyer
590 Public Sery Co
592 James B.Clow & Sons
594 Public Sery Co
596 City Clk Petty Cash
598 Des Plaines Realty Co
600 City Clk Petty Cash
602 Penn.0i1 Co
603 McKee Door Ca
605 Public Serv.Co
607 I[.Coash Sery Sta
609 Ludlow Valve MT g . Ca
611 Frank A.Bremer & Sons
613 N.B.Nazarian
615 Fred Rath
617 N.W.Adams
6.9 F.Selig
62.1 Prank Craig
623 Des P1.Realty Co
625 Carson Pirie Scott
627 Eehn & Moth Inc
629 Leonard leimsoth
631 Lag.3abr.& Coal
633 Mid.States Tel
635 Des Pl.Realty Co
637 Carl Riegert
27.75
1.05
18.20
5.74
.60
3.25
106.00
18.65
28.30
8.00
.75
11.53
13.98
1..35
62.82
1.74
5.20
119.00
2.97
18.63
37.00
.57
.67
4.30
4.46
1.65
3.87
24.41
1.24
2.15
2.00
25.75
4.00
57.5?
60.00
571 North.Lith.Co. 28.94
573 Kenneth G.Meyer 3.00
575 Des Plaines Journal 4.80
577 Des Pl.Realty Co 74.80
579 Public Serv.Ca 401.77
581 mrs.L.A.Wiiler 29.50
583 d essen is Sery Sta 26.63
585 Pyxbl.Adm.Serv. 4.80
587 Des Plaines Realty 0138.30
589 middle States Tel Co 3.25
591 Des P1.Lbr & Coal 33.20
593 Des Pl.Realty Co 4.98
595 Village of hinsiale 427.50
597 Des P1.Safe.Council 15.96
599 Lord & Burnham Co 30.74
601 getter Traffic Signs
153.35
726.29
16.40
39.84
70.00
45.37
3.45
3.85
1.67
4.51
3.13
4.00
5.80
2.38
3.09
2.38
3.00
20.00
716.75
604Public Serv.Co
606 Middle States Tel
608 James B.Clow & S
610 Axel D.Petterson
612 Des P1.Realty Co
614 +►.Keyes
616 Claude Beene
618 Mirror Cleaners
620 J.C.Seegers
622 H.Klddelsen
624 Middle St.Tel
626 S.A.Brunwasser
628 Hertaberg Bindery
630 Prairie -Lee Paint
632 Des P1.Me rc
634 Publ.Sery Co
636 Ben B4 Webster
651 Econ.Plwnb.Heat
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The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by
Frederick that this proposed resolution be adopted with the
provision that the item of $60.00 payable to Carl Riegert
be approved subject to the approval of the P.W.A.. Resi-
dent Engineer inspector. The Mayor put the question and
the Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, kflughaupt, dulle, MadLuckie,
Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. -mays; .one.
The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the
resolution so adopted.
APPROVAL OF ESTIMATE-P.W.A. PROJECT #7270: W.R.
Allen, City dingineer, then submitted and recommend -ed
approval of Periodical Estimate for Partial kayment f
for the Economy Plumbing and heating Company on kVA. Project
#7270 in the sum of $716.75, properly approved by the Y.W.A.
Resident Nngineer inspector. ,The motion was made by Alderman
Ahbe and seconded by Carroll to approve the said estimate
for payment in accordance with, the City Engineer's recommen-
dation. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called
the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe„
Carroll, kflughaupt, iu1ie, MacLuckie, Frederick, A=emke,
Schwanbeck and Campagna. Bays; None. The Mayor thereupon
declared the motion carried and the estimate approved for
#ayment.
LEM-TRACKER PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS: lif.A.Allen,
City Engineer, recommendelihal the matter of locating
certain catchbasins in connection with the construction
of the proposed Lee -Thacker kedestrian underpass be re-
ferred to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee and the
Superintendent of Public works. The motion was made by
Alderman Ahbe and seconded by MacLuckie that this recomm-
endation be concurred in. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
carried and the recommendation concurred in.
Upon the recommendation of W.R.Alien, City
Engineer, the motion was made by Alderman Frederick and
seconded by iflughaupt that the Council authorize tne
advertising for bids for the construction of the Lee -
Thacker Pedestrian underpass, in the next issue of the
Des Plaines .Tournal, said bids to be returnable not
later than Monday, April 8,1936 at 800 P.M. The Mayor
put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the
following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt,
nine, Madtuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and. Campagna.
Nays; gone. The Mayor thereupondeclared the motion
carried.
FIRE STATION DRIVEWAY: The Clerk then read the
following letter:
D36 PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT
April 14 1936
Alderman Sam.Campagna
Chairman Fire Committee
Des Plaines,ill.
Dear Sir:
Along with the construction of a new
pavement and curbing on Lee Street, we believe a
new approach to our doors would essential and
in order. As your committee knows, our concrete
is already broke, sunk in spots, and patched, in
others. we had spoken of this repair in the
past, and we feel that this is an appropriate time
to make this replacement,
Respectfully yours
DES PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT
V.L.Spiegler- Secty.
The motion wasmade by Alderman Frederick and seconded by
Campagna that the present Fire Station driveway on the
west side of the City Hall be removed and that a new concrete
driveway be laid to replace it. The Mayor put the question
and the ClerX called the roll with the following result:
Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, kflughaupt, Fulle, MacLwckie,
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Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Lays; one. The
Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR FIREN: The motion was
made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Frederick that
beginning May 1 1936 the City pay the telephone bilis of
the members of the Fire Department, based upon the charge
of four -party line service. The Mayor put the question
and the Clerkcalled the roll with the following result:
Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, rflughaupt, .'elle, MacLuckie,
Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna.,hays; one.
The Mayor thereupon ceclared the motion carried.
MOWING PARKWAYS IN CUMBERLAND: The Clerk then
read the following letters
CUMBERLAND MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
April 27 1936
Honorable Mayor & City Council..
Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Sirs:
Inasmuch as the collections from the lot owners has
practically $topped, this Corporation will be unable
to properly take care of all the maintenance work in this
subdivision.
'therefore, the Board of Directors of this corporation res-
pe:etlully requests that you instruct the Streets & Sidewalks
committee to arrange for the mowing of the parkways in
front of the vacant lots in this subdivision.
Yours respectfully
V.L.FR L13 AN
Secretary
Mayor Kinder referred this letter to the Streets and Side-
walks committee.
EXCAVATION AND PILE OF BRICKS IN HOMERICAN VILLAS:
The motion was made# by ,Aderman MacLuckie and seconded by
Ahbe that the unfilled excavation and unsightly pile of
bricks on a vacant lot in homerican Villas be declared a
dfisance and that the City Attorney notify the owner of
the property in question to abate the nuisance. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alder-
man Ahbe and seconded by rflughaupt to approve as written
the minutes of the regular council meeting held April 28,1936.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor
declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved.
DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT OF 1936 BUSINESS LICENSES: The
motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Ahbe
that the Council designate Tune 1 1936 as the deadline for the
payment of all 1936 business license fees. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Fulle
and seconded by Campagna that the Council adjourn. The motion
was voted upon by Acclamation, whereupon the Aayor declared the
motion carried and the Council regularly dj ourned.
K1I `rH G .MEYER -Clerk Pro -Tem