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06/22/1936163 the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflughaupt, r'ulle, bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Mays,AThe Mayor pro -tem thereupon declared the motion carried. lionee STATEMENT' FROM RESIDENT ENGINEER INSPECTOR:Upon the request of Alderman MacLuckie, Mr. G.R.Robie, .Y[.A.Resident Engineer Inspector consented to make a brief statement regarding the structural progress of the Reservoir and Softening Plant. He stated that the progress being made is very satisfactory. SEWER GAS ON NORTH SIDE: Alderman Carroll then reported that a strong sewer 'gas odor is being emitted from sevema1 north -side sewer openings. The Mayor pro -tem referred this matter to the Sewer,Drainage and Sanitation Committee after which Alderman Lemke, chairman of the committee reported that this odor would be eliminated by means of flushing the sewers in question. PURCHASE OF "IRON CLAW" FOR POLICE: Alderman Pulte, chairman of the Police and License Committee then intro- duced Er. Stange who demonstrated the "Iron Claw" for police work. After the demonstration the motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Schwanbeck to authorize the police Committee to properly equip the Police with "Iron Claws" and to refer this matter to the Police Committee with full power to act. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor pro -tem declared the motion unanimously carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Bisliop and seconded by r'flughaupt to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held June 1,1936 as written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor pro -tem declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT : The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Carroll that the Council now adjourn to 8:00 P.L. Monday, June 22,1936. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor pro -tem declared the motion unanimously carried and the Council as ourned to 8:00 P.M. June 22,1936. le- . "* M0_ ,/. r AR ,r - - iii- N• - i y er' MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 22nd DAY OF JUNE,A.D.1936 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor George W.Kinder, with MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke to the roll call. Aldermen during the entire meeting. meeting was called to order by Aldermen Ahbe,- Carroll, Fulle, , Sch;anbeck and Campagna responding Pflughaupt and Bishop were absent Mayor Kinder then stated that this is an adjourned meeting primarily for the purpose of opening bids on a utility tractor -mower unit. OPENING TRACTOR BIDS: following notice as published: The Clerk then read the 164 LEGAL NOTICE City of Des Plaines call for bids on tractor Unit. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, up to 8:00 P.M. June 22,1936 on one general utility tractor, suitable for both street and sidewalk use, and one poser operated mower attachment for the same with 5 -foot cutter bar. Tractor shall be not over 4'-6" wide overall; shall be provided with a 4 -cylinder motr of not less than 18 H.P. at ativerned speed; and shall have sufficient speed, stability and weight to operate a blade or V -type snow plow satisfactorily. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. THE CITY OF DES. PLAINES BY EDGAR J.FRIEDRICH City Clerk. Published by Order of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Tune 12,1936. The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Carroll to instruct the Clerk to proceed to open the bids received for the proposed tractor unit as advertised. The motion was voted upon by accl_'.mat ion whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. follows: The Clerk then opened the bids and read them as TRACTOR & EaUIPMEET COMPANY June 22 1936 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines,I11. We propose to furnish you and deliver f.o.b. Des Plaines, the machinery described below or in specifications hereto attached and made part of this proposal: One (1) International Harvester 1-12 Tractor equipped with 9.00" x 24" rear tires and 6.00" x 16" front tires. One (1) Model 112 Heavy Duty- McCormickDeering Power Mowers attachment, installed on above tractor. Total price, delivered at Des Plaines 4900.0© The price of machinery is Nine Hundred and 00/100 3900.00 Terms of payment to be as follows 2% cash 10 days Plus 3% sales Tax. TRACTOR & EaUIP1/ NT CO. By: Fred H.Woltman. 1 1G5 PATTEN TRACTOR & EQ,UIPEENT CO. lune 22 1936 City of Des Plaines Mayor and City Council Des Plaines,Illinois. Gentlemen: We have your invitation to bid on a general utility tractor for weed cutting and sidewalk snow removal and propose the following for your consideration: Model "CI" Case Industrial Tractor narrow tread 31 H.Y.Tractor, 482" Overall Width, three speeds forward of 2.63, 3.35 and 9.3 M.P.H., foot accelerator, muffler, hood, side doors, oscillating solid front axle, hand transmi2sion,brake, platform, industrial seal, heavy cast wheels, 5.25 x 16 Goodyear low pressure pneumatic front tires, 9.00 x 24 single Goodyear low pressure pneumatic rear tires, hea-,ly industrial type rear wheel fenders, outside turning radius 10 ft., 1297 lbs. on front wheels, 2440 lbs on rear wheels 41230.00. Add for Good Roads Model 18C V type snow plow, cutting 4'-8" swath With hand hydraulic control, weight 920 pounds, delivered and mounted $ 260.00 Add -for new style type B 5' Power ower with Power take -off weight 602 pounds 185.00 Add for Lighting jystem consisting of Battery, 2 head lights and tail light. Weight 32 lbs so 30.00 Add for Lighting jystem consisting of Generator, battery, 2 head lights and tail light. '*.eight 60 lbs. . 90.00 Add for spring mounted front axel. Weight 15 lbs Add for foot controlled Rear Wheel brakes- Weight rakes-Weight 200 lbs 25.00 55.00 You will notice that 'e havelisted various items separately as we are not certain how much of this equipment you will need. The Model CI narrow tread tractor with pneumatic tires leads in the 'wheel type tractor field and will out- perform other makes of wheel tractors on the particular types of work for Which this design is suitable. The Case Industrial Tractor line is very complete and we are sure that we can furnish exactly what you want. If desired, we shall be pleased to arrange for your committee to inspect the Model "CI" tractor in operation so that you can better determine its capability and ay,plication to your particular job. Thanking you for this opportunity of quoting, we are Yours very truly, PATTEN TRACTOR & EQ.UIPEENT CO R.S.Patten, Sales Manager The motion was then made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Lemke to refer these bids to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee for study and recommendation. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation whereupon the Mayor declared the mottn carried. The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie and seconded by Ahbe to ask the bidders to arrange a demonstration of their respective tractors for 7:00 P.M. Friday, June 26,193 6. The motion 166 was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. MOTOR FUEL TAX ALLOTMENT: The Clerk then read tie following notice: STATE OF ILLINOIS DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS Motor duel Tax Allotment City Clerk: Your allotment of Motor duel Tax for the month of May 1936 is *1,219.66. ERNST LIEBERfAN Chief Highway Engineer. The Mayor ordered this notice placed on file. P.W.Q. PROJECT NO.7270: Kenneth G.Meyer; City Attorney reported that Y.Albert 14.Robinson, who designed the Water Reservoir and Softening Plant, P.W.A.Project No.7270 has signed the agreement designating him as Con- sulting Lngineer for the project, and called attention to the fact that a payment" of 41500.00 is now due Mr.Robins on according to the agreement. The motion was made by Alderman Frederick "and seconded by Lemke to instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to issue a warrant in the sum of 41500.00 J.Albert '.Robinson as a partial payment for services as Consisting Engineer on P.W.A.Project No.7270. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Alder- men Ahbe, -Carroll, Fulle, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwan- beck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. DIVANE BROS. P.W.A.PROJECT NO.72703 Kenneth G.i eyer, City Attorney 'stated that it seems as though Divane Bros. may be willing to proceed with their electrical contract on P.W.A.Project No.7270 provided the city agrees to pay them an additional ;300.00 to cover the increase in labor cost caused by delay, and asked whether there is any objection to attempting to make such an agreeue:t. A11 aldermen present expressed their consent, although no formal action was taken by the Council regarding the matter. Special Assessment Diversion Suits: Kenneth G. Meyer, City Attorney, reported that an offer has been made by the attorneys for the Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Co. to settle acrued interest in the case of the Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Co. vs. the City of Des Plaines by giving the City a concession of six months interest, and asked the Council's consent to such a settlement. By general consent the Council urged the City Attorney to proceed as reported. However, no formal motion was passed regarding this matter. PARKWAYS -DRIVEWAYS AND OBSTRUCTIONS THEREON: Alder- man Frederick, chairman of the Streets and Sidewalks Committee, then raised the question of the rights of residents regarding parkways as well as the City's powers over such parkways with respect to driveway and obstructions thereon. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Ahbe to refer this ciuestion to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee for re- commendation at the next regular Council meeting. however, an amendment was offered by Alderman 1&acLuckie and seconded by Frederick that the matter be also referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. The amendment was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the amendment carried. The "main motion as amended was then voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion as amended carried. 167 LEE-THACKER PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS: Mayor Minder then declared a recess during which recess the details, Pertaining to the construction of the Lee -Thacker Underpass were discussed. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kinder then re -convened the Gouncil-by calling the same to order. The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 177TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 6th DAY OF JULY,A.D.1936 AT THE HOUR OF 8 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor George tir.Kinder, presiding, with Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, Pflukhaupt, MacLuckie-, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. Aldermen Tulle and Bishop were absent during the entire meeting. The Clerk reported eight alder- men present. REPORTS OF 02FICERS: ing reports: 1.The report for June 1936 - of E.J.Friedrich,City Clerk 2..The report for Tune 1936 - of H.A.Becker Captain of Police. Mayor Kinder ordered these reports placed on file. The Clerk then read the follow - THE JUDICIARY Alves ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE had no report to o fer. The POLICE AND LICENSE COM ITTEE:HAD no report to offer. THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE: through its chairman Alderman -Frederick- introduced the following proposed resolution which was read by the Clerk: RESOLUTION Hon.Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: Your committee on streets and sidewalks in submitting our report on the Utility Tractor with mower attachment have the fcllovdng to offer for your approval. 1.Whereas, two bids were submitted in competition, one by the Cass Tractor Co. for 41230.00 on the tractor and $178.00 for the mower and the other by International Tractor Co. for $900.00 Tractor and mower combined, and 2.Whereas after a demonstration by the International Tractor complied with the requirements expected in cutting weeds and tall grass, and 3.Whereas the price of 5900.00 compared to .1408.00 for the same type of equipment was considered very satisfactory, we therefore Resolve suggesting the purchase of the International Tractor with mower attachement price 4i900.00 for your consideration. Sincerely yours STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE E.A.Frederick G.W.Pflughaupt, J.W.Lemke 1G8 The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Lemke to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes/ Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll. Pflughaupt, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The motion was then made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Lemke to direct the Clerk to issue a formal purchase order to the Tractor and Equipment Co. of Chicago for one International Harvester 1-12 Tractor with model 112 McCormic-Deering Power Mower attachment as quoted ftr the sum of $900.00 delivered. The Mayor but the nuestion and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Carroll, rflughauDt, Mac- Luckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS. BUILDINGS AND PLTS: had no report to offer. its was THF FIRE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE SEWER DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE: through chairman Alderman Lemke• su?hmitted the following report which read by the Clerk: Mayor July 6 1936 To the Mayor and City Council The following is a report from your committee on sanitation regarding the ariiount of garbage bused and the amount of coal used for burning the same. This report covers the period from June 1,1935 to _This 28, 1936. Total Total Total Total for for for for Park Ridge Niles Camp Grounds Des Plaines Grand Total 1088.5 25.5 26.0 1028.0 tons tons tons tons,estimated 2168.0 tons From the above towns, not including Des Plaines, a total of 1140 tons was received upon which a charge of $3.00 per ton or a total of 43420.00 was collected. The coal burned during this time vvas 89.25 tons or one pound of coal per twenty-four and three -tenths pounds of garbage burned. All indications up to the present time show that we will use less fuel per ton of garbage burned in the future, due to the dry wather we have had for the past three months. Your committee on the above J.W.Lemke, chairman Theo. Schwanbeck Kinder ordered this report placed on file. THE WATER COMMITTFE: had no r eport to offer. OPINION ON OWNERSHIP OF PARKWAYS: City Attorney. then submitted the following opinion which was read by the Clerk: Kenneth G.Meyer,