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09/21/1936223 the Council had received a copy of the minutes of the previous Council meeting. the motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by .Frederick to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held August 17,1936 as written. the motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motin carried and the said minutes approved. ADJOUR Th NT s The motion was made by Alder- man Ahbe and seconded by Frederick to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion car 'ed and he Council regularly adjourned. EDGA J ity Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS_ON THE 21st DAY OF SEPTEMBER,A.D.1936 AT THE HOUR OF 8 P.Y. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W..hinder, with Aldermen Ahbe, Pflughaupt, Tulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. Alderman Carroll was absent, being out of town on a vacation. THE JUDICI,RY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE, through its chairman, Alderman FuIle, submitted the following reports To Chairman Pulle, Police and License Committee, at the Meeting of the City Council, held August,3rd,1936 the following matter was referred to your committee: The "'Towntown Parking Problem" was referred back to your committee: BAR J.FRIEDRICH Your Committee on Police and License has investigated the above and has found: Your chairman of Police and License had the pleasure of sleeting with the Traffic Committee of the Des Plaines business Men's Ass*n. and after considering the questionnaire sent out by the ass'n, which stood as follows: Lee St 12 for - 2 against Pearson St 5 for - 3 against Center St 11 for - 2 against Ellinwood 6 for - '1 against Miner St 9 for - 9 against Total 43 for 23 against a parking ordinance. We therefore recommend: the following as worked out with the Traffic Committee of DesPlaines business Men's As'n: a 90 -Minute Parking Ordinance - Saturday Only - from 2 PM to 9:30 PM: Ellinwood St:Pearson to Lee —South side only. Miner St Pearson to Graceland-North side only Lee St North of Tracks - Miner St.to Alley -both sides. Ce South of Tracks - Ellinwood to Prairie -both sides Center St Ellinwood to Prairie - both sides. F. A. F[TLLE C.L.BISHOP E.A.FREDERICK 24 The motion was made by Alderman Xulle and seconded by Frederick to instruct the City Attorney, Kenneth G.Mtyer, to prepare an ordinance in accordance with the recommendations contained in this report, and submit the said proposed ordinance to the Council at its next regular meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PLATS, through its dhairman, Alderman Schwanbeck submitted the follow- ing report which was read by the Clerk: To Chairman Schwanbeck, Public works -uuildings & Plats 1/4gommittee, at the meeting of the City Council, held Sept 8,1936 the following matter was referred to your Committee: The Matter of determining by 'what means to dispose of the cement block building at the Southeast corner of First and Prairie Avenue. EDGAR J.FRIEDRICH We, your committee on P..blic Works, & Plats recom- mend that the City Coun8i1 advertise for bids to dispose of the cement block building on the above mentioned px,mises. Bidders must carry full compensation and liability insurance. All refuse is to be remaved from the premises within two weeks of date of starting work. THEO.SCHWANSECK F•A •FULLE. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by MacLuckie to concur in this report and to instruct the Clerk to advertise for bids in the Des Plaines Journal, for removing the cement block building in question, the said bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting of the Council. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following report: To Chairman Schwanbeck - Public Works, B/dgs & Plats Committee, at the meeting of the City Council held June 1,1936 the following matter was referred to your committee: the matter af investigating cost and probable location of the proposed stoker for the City Hall was referred to your committee: Edgar J -.Friedrich Your committee has investigated the above and has found: that the stoker would be advisable both from the stand- point of labor and expense saving. We herewith submit 7 proposals for stoker for the Council's consideration. These bids are from our main street dealers of stokers and as the price is below 4500., we we figured the ad- vertising of bids was not necessary. We therefore recommend: that considering the present financial conditions your committee does not see the need of a stoker at the present time. THEO.SCHWANBECK Z.W.LEMKE F.A.FULT:F. The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by MacLuckie to concur in this report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following reports To t'hairman Schwanbeck, Public works, .auildings Plats etc. Committee, at the meeting of the City Council, held on Tuesday, September 8,1936 the following matter was referred to your committee: The matter of building, or rebuilding, the side walk from the west line of the Spiegler property through to Lee Street. This improvement is to extend from Spiegier's north line to the curbing on allinwood Street and including the curbing on Ellinwood which is to be brought up to grade. The quality of this work will be in keeping with the specifications in the City ordinance on this subject. E.J.FRIEDRICH Your Committee on P blic Works, .suildings and Plats has investigated the ablive and has found: That it will be absolutely necessary to rebuild this pavement, including the curb, as the walk is in an unsightly condition now and may become a menace to passers-by, if it is not attended to immediately. We your committee on Public Works, Plats, etc. recommend: that this work proceed at once. THEO . S CHWANBECK J.W.LEMKE F.A.1 u.LLE The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Schwanbeck to concur in this report and direct the Clerk to advertise for bids in the Des Plaines Journal for the con- struction of this sidewalk, said bids to be returnable at the next regular meeting of the Council. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. THE SEWER DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE FIRE COMMITTEE: through its chairman, Alderman Campagna, reported that a representative of the Board of Underwriters will meet with the Firemen tomorrow in order to prepare specifications for the proposed new Fire Truck. He reported further that the said specifications will be submitted to the Council at its next regular meeting. THE WATER COMMITTEE: had no report to offer. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE through its chairman, Alderman Pflughaupt, introduced the following proposed resolution. 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. 1500 1502 1504 1506 1508 1510 1512 1514 1516 1518 152,0 1522 1524 1526 1528 Edgar T.Friedrich Pearl Koelling Gladys LeRett e Des PI.Tournal Tessen's Serv.Sta. R.Hamme rl E.lieyer J.Wigham A.D.Flentge E.P.Strempel A.D.Flentge Public Serv.Co Kenneth G .Meye r Tames Conte Herman Meinshaueen 112.50 42.50 40.00 2.58 3.85 80.00 74.25 74.25 45.00 45.00 17.50 10.25 83.33 55.00 13.00 1501 Otto W.T.Henrich 83.33 1503 Grace Rexses 42.50 1505 Des P 1.Jo urnal 12.88 1507 Des P1.Motor Sls 19.00 1509 H.A.Becker 90.00 1511 E.Drexler 77.50 1513 F.Cheever 74.25 1515 B.C.Foote 52.50 1517 J.W.Grindley 45.00 1519 R.Robinson 3.20 1521 E.Meyer 74.25 1523 Johnson's E1.Sh 7.57 1525 Kenneth G.Meyer 2.00 1527 Richard Guenther 5.65 1529 Fred Tegtmeier 12.60 p26 1530 Des P1.Tournal 3.10 1532 Herman Meinshausen 30.51 1534 Henry Peters 18.00 1536 E.Emerson 14.40 1538 Fred Helfers 12.60 1540 Emil Tiran 7.20 1542 Clark & Holmes 340.75 1544 City Clerk's Petty Cash 1.00 1546 Tohn Wetendorf 72.00 1548 Hugh Moore 56.00 1550 Fred Kaufman 30.00 1551 Fred Hayden 15.00 1554 frank A.Bremer & S 6.95 1556 Oscar Kelsey 4.25 1558 Elmer Helfers 2.48 1560 E.Hartley 1.92 1562 Ben Stangor 74.25 1564 Des P1.Merc.Co. .50 1566 Fritz Wettin 67.50 1568 Rolland Pagel 67.50 1570 J.Walter 15.25 1496 Carl Riegert 60.00 1493 R.C.Wieboldt Go 5729.26 1531 Richard Guenther 54.52 1533 Walter LaScelle 18.00 1535 W.Harris 14.40 1537 Herbert G eiis 14.40 1539 Fred Cook 7.20 1541 L.E.Starrett 6.50 1543 Johnson's E1.Shop 26.78 1545 M.D.Wells 78.75 1547 Frank Fischer 72.00 1549 Clem Knittle 56.00 1552: Herman Meinshausen 15.82 1553 bleptune Meter Co 57.75 1555 Martin Moeller 1.55 1557 M.K.Towne 1.77 1559 B.Chelsvig 1.45 1561 J.W.Gilien 3.55 1563 Ray Kolze 67.50 1565 New York Times 5.00 1567 Fred Koelle 28.80 1569 Ado 1p t Esser 67.50 1571 L.R.Stafford & Co 9.15 1498 Carl Riegert 60.00 The motion was male by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Frederick to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Pflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Sci:anbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. P.W.A. PROJECT # 7270: The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a certain resolution was adopted by this Council on the 8th day of September,1936, which approved the cutting of an opening in the east wall of the Raw 'ater Sump of the Des Plaines Water Softening Plant, P W A. Project if7270, and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to adopt other methods to secure ingress and egress to the Raw Water Sump, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Resolution described in the first paragraph above be and hereby is rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is instructed to forward five copies of this reso- lution to the State Director of P W A for Illinois, advising him that this Council requests the cancellation- of Change Order No. 11-1-3 issued from the State Director's office on September 12,1936. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Fulle to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Pflughaupt, .'ulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke and Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the mottn carried and the resolution adopted. 227 lution: The Clerk then read the following proposed RESOLUTIU T 10 N WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to cut an opening in the floor slab of the Pump Room over the Raw Water Sump of the Des Plaines Water Softening Plant, P W A Docket fif7270, for the prpose of admitting certain valves to the said Raw Water Sump and also providing an opening in said floor slab for the removal of and replacing of certain valves and cast iron fittings in said Sump, should it become necessary so to do at a future date, and WHEREAS', R.C.Wieboldt Co., Contractor for Section A of the Project, has submitted a proposal, dated September 16,1936, in the sum of $153.50 covering the expense involved in the change hereinabove mentioned, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Construction for the City of Des Plaines has approved the above described proposal, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Des Plaines hereby approves the change hereinbefore speci- fied and the contractor's proposal relative thereto, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby in- structed to forward five -copies of this resolution together with five copies of the contractor's proposal covering this change to the State Director of P W A for Illinois, requesting his approval thereof. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt 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; Alderman Ahbe, Pflughaupt, r'ulle, bishop, Macluckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The Clerk then read the following resolution: R E S 0 L U TI O N WHEREAS, it has been found that the Sludge Lagoons at the Des Plaines Water Softening Plant, Pumping Station and Reservoirs have been so excavated that the center line of same, instead of paralleling the north line of the City's property as called for by the approved drawings, extends from a point located 16 feet south of the north property line at the west end of the west lagoon to a point located 20 feet south of the north property line at the east end of the east lagoon, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Construction and the Consulting ngineer for the City are of the opinion that the efficiency and the operation of the Softening Plant are in no wise affected, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council g28 of the City of Des Plaines approves the location of the Sludge Lagoons as now constructed, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to forward five certified copies of this resolution to the State Director of P W A for Illinois, requesting his approval of the revised location, as des- cribed above, of the Sludge Lagoons. The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie 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, Pflughaupt, l'ulle, Bishop, MacLuckie,Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. .The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: R !SOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines is in receipt of a -letter from Mr. C.A.Bauer, State Director,'P W A Illinois, addressed to the Mayor under date of September 1,1936, in which it is requested that five new project identifying signs be provided and erected in connection with P W A Project #7270, said signs to be constructed in accordance with drawings and specificatins enclosed with s aid letter, and WHEREAS, the City has received a bid of 47.00 each for the signs mentioned above, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to issue an order for the five project identi- fying signs herein referred to at a cost of *7.00 each, it being understood that the cost of these signs shall be billed to the various contractors engaged in construction at the Project as of September 1,1936. The motion was made by Alderman MacLuckie 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, Pflughaupt, r'ulle,.bishop, 1acLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. AMERICAN LEGION POST NO.36z The Clerk then read the following letter of thanks: DES PLAINES POST NO.36 September 8 1936 The Honorable City Council City Hall Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlemen: Commander Carlson has requested me to write and thank you men in behalf of Post No.36 for the use of the Council Chambers on the night of August 12 for the Ninth District meeting. Our quarters on Pearson Street, as you know, are too small to accommodate as many as were out to the District meeting. it was very kind of you to allow us your facilities. This and the other courtesies you have shown us in the past are much appreciated. Aay we be of service to you, please do not hesitate to cal on us at any time. A.B.COOK — Adjutant 1 Mayor Kinder ordered this letter placed on file. BOARD OF HEALTH -NURSE: The Clerk then read the following letter: CITY OF DES PLAINES - Cook County, Illinois Board of Health September 19 1936 To the Honorable Mayor Members of the City Council Gentlemen: At a recent meeting of the Des Plaines Board of Health the possibility of curtailed nursing service was brought to the attention of the Board. The Des Plaines Nurse and Welfare Association, owing to lack of funds, cannot continue to pay for this service. Various organizations, etc., contribute certain sums each month but the amount has not been adequate to even pay for part time service. The program of the Community nurse is a large and varied one for the health and good of everyone in Des Plaines. The following are a few of her many duties. Conducts T.B.Clinics Conducts infant Welfare Clinics First Aid Routine & Health Programs at Riverview, Lutheran and St.Mary's Schools. Home calls on three day absentees Routine of icasses each day in cases of in schools. T.B.Check-up, Follow-up and instructions, etc. General Health Program, besides many other duties. The following resolution was unanimously passed by the Des Plaines Board of Health that the Secretary be instructed to write this letter to the City Council recommending that this body appropriate funds to help meet the salary of the Community Aurse. The hoard of Health sincerely hopes you will take the necessaryaction in this matter. Very truly yous, ELSIE WILLER (Mrs.Lo.jis A.) Secretary Board of Health Des Plaines,I11. Immanuel, contagion 229 The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Schwanbeck to refer this matter to the Finance Committee and to request Mrrs. Miller, Secretary of the Board of Health, to submit to the Finance Committee a statement of the financial requirements for providing adequate community nurse service. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. CHICAGO HOUSE OF CORRECTION CONTRACT: The Clerk then read the following letter ; g30 CITY OF CHICAGO September 10 1936 City of Des Plaines Des Plaines,111inois Gentlemen: Enclosed you will find contract beginning September 10,1936, ending September 10,1937 for board- ing of prisoners in our hospital at $3.00 per day. Please sign all enclosed contracts, affic the proper seal on all and mail back to the House of Correction so we may have the proper signature attached by our Board of inspectors to complete a lawful contract. Trusting that you will co-operate to the fullest extent, I remain Tours very truly, EDWARD I. DENEMARK Superintendent The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Lemke to instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said contract for, and in behalf of the City. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Pflughaupt, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and. Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the Council had a copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting held September 8,1936. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Frederick to approvethe said minutes as written. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. C. & N.W. R.R. bEW.611: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by MacLuckie to block off the sewer draining the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad yards into the North Avenue sewer until such a time as the area drained by this C & N W. sewer, is annexed to the City. However, the motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Fulle to refer this matter to the City Attorney for an opinion regarding the rights or liabilities which enter into such action. The Mayor put the question on the motion to refer, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Pflughaupt, Yulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Ftederiok, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion to refer to the City Attorney carried. WOLF ROAD SEWER: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Frederick to consult the State Highway Department informing the State to take steps to disconnect the sewer draining Wolf Road from the City Sewer. The Motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. LISTER PRODUCTS CO . The Clerk then read the fmllowing petition: We, the undersigned residents and voters of Des Plaines are asking the City Council to stop the Lister Products Co. from operating at 925 Thacker St. Said Company is making a great deal of noise and has caused considerable disturbance to the neigh- borhood by operating electric saws and power punch presses. 231 Petition Signers: H.A.Krueger 904 Thacker St Ruth_ Krueger 904 '.hacker St Wm.Gehrke 946 Thacker St Anna M.Gehrke 946 Thacker St Lillian M.Stanke 946 Thacker St Carl E.Drewes 910 Thacker St Edna L.Drews 910 Thacker St Ernst_Seegers 906 Thacker St Eleanor Seegers 906 Thacker St George Klein 914 Thacker St. Laura Klein 914 Thacker St Paul Senne 918 Thacker St Helen Senne 918 Thacker St Raymond Kehe 910 Thacker St The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Frederick to instruct the City Attorney to write the Lister Products Co., 925 Thacker Street, informing the said company that it is operating in violation of the Zoning Ordinance and advising it to seek other quarters. However, the motion was made by Alderman Tulle and seconded by MacLuckie to refer this matter to the Committee on Buildings and Plats. The motion to refer to committee was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion to refer to committee carried. SEWER SOUTH OF CARTON ON STREET : Alderman Schwanbeck suggested that steps be taken to remedy the sewer condition south of Qakton Street where a large volume of surface water overtaxes the City Sewer. The Mayor re- ferred this matter to the Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation Committee; RETIREMENT TO CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: Mayo r Kinder then reported that there is some business to come before the Council which could be better disposed of in a more informal manner and asked the council to retire to the City Clerk's office, where the meeting was reconvened with Aldermen Ahbe, Fflughaupt, Fulle, Bishop, MacLuckie, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna present. NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Mayor Kinder reported that notice has been received from the P.w.A. that a grant of 339,750.00 for a new Municipal Building has been approved for the City. He further explained that since the two factors entering into this project are: first, the P.W.A.grant, and second, the sale of the present City Hall site, the next step would be the sale of the said site. Mayor Kinder then read the following letter re- garding architectural services:' W.H.ALLEN September 21,1936 Mayor and City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: On September 16,1935 I reported to your honorable body the status of operations on the proposed new City Hall and made you a definite offer for architectural and structural engineering services. This offer was accepted by you. In conformence with this offer and acceptance I employed 232 Mr.John Reed Yugard, b20 north Michigan Avenue, Chicago, to prepare the necessary sketches and estimates to accompany the application to Public Work°s Administration. Mr. Fugard has secured from PWA a definite offer of a grant which is, today, before your honorable body. In my estimation it will be to the advantaLe of the City to deal directly with Mr. Fugard instead of through me. He is well acquainted with the powers that be in P W A and is an architect of national reputation. I am, therefore, offering to lay aside and cancel my contract with the City PROVIDED that the City Council will make a contract with Mr.Fugard embodying the same terms and conditions as the offer and acceptance of September 16,1935. Yours very truly W.H.ALLEN City Engineer The motion was made by Alderman Ahbe and seconded by Frederick to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to advertise the present City Hall site for sale. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Ahbe, Bishop, Frederick, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; Aldermen Pflughaupt, l?ulle and MacLuckie. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Bishop to adjourn this meeting to Monday evening September 28,1936 at 8:00 P.M. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried3'd t' n� so adjourned. / /, -..rifi� 4. de CH,City ler