05/17/1937MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE .17th
DAY OF MA.Y,A.D.1937 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Hobart M.Ahbe, presiding, with Aldermen Carroll, Johnson,
Pflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Lemke, Yriott, Schwanbeck
and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported
all members of the Council present.
to offer.
THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSLENT COMMITTEE: had no report
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THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMIT1`h01; had no report to offer.
THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMI`dITT had no report to offer.
THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS,BUILDINGS AND PLATS had no
report to offer.
THE SEtidR,DRAINAGE AND SANITATION had no report to offer.
THE WATER COMMITTEE had no report to offer.
THE FIRE COMMITTEE, through its chairman Alderman Garland,
submitted the following report:
To Alderman Garland,Chairman of Fire Committee, at the
meeting of the City Council, held May 10,1937 the following
matter was referred to your committee:
The res-ination of Axel D.Petterson,Fire C%hief,copy
of which is attached hereto.
EDGAR J.FRIEDRICH
The Fire Committee has investigated the above and has found:
That said Axel D.Petterson feels that it is to the best interest
of the Department and himself to tender his resignation at
this time. Having served faithfully for 27 years in this
capacity, he wishes to retire as Chief and pass the responsi-
bilities of this office onto someone else in the Department.
We, the Fire Committee, therefore recommend: That the
resignation of Axel D.Petterson as Hire Marshall of the
City of Des Plaines be accepted by this Council, to take
effect as soon as his successor is appointed, accepts and
is qualified.
Chas .H .Garland, Chairman
Otto W.J.Henrich
J.W.Lemke.
The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Lemke to
concur in this report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation
whereupon the Mayor dechxed the motion carried and the report
concurred in.
APPROVAL OF SURETY BONDS:
then submitted for Council approval
serial No.81616 continuing in force
in the sum of $2,000.00 as his City
Kenneth G.Meyer,City Attorney,
his Continuation Certificate
ulobe Indemnity Co. .Bond No.826501
Attorney's Bond.
The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and .seconded
by Garland to approve this bond continuation. The Mayor put the
question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Ayes; Aldermen XXIX, Carroll, Pflughaupt,Tohns on, Henrich,Garland,
Dopheide, Lemke, Friott, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The
Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried.
The Clerk then submitted the Surety Bond of Harold J.Ahbe,
Assistant Collector -Treasurer, described as follows:
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United States Fidelity And Guaranty Company
Bond No.26098-07-483-37 in the sum of $5,000.00
for the period beginning May 1,1937 and ending
May 1,1941.
The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Lemke
to approve this bond. 'the Mayor put the question and the
Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen
Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Lemke,
Friott, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Drays; None. The Mayor there-
upon declared the motion carried and the said bond approved.
WATER WORKS P.W.A.PROJECT #7270: Kenneth G .leyer,
City Attorney, then reported that the Economy Plumbing and Heat-
ing Co., contractor on the Water Works has submitted claims for
extras on his contract in the additional sum of some eighteen
hundred dollars. Mayor Ahbe ordered this claim for extras re-
ferred to the Water Committee.
REDEEEED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUNDS: Kenneth G.ii►eyer,
City Attorney, then reported that the County Clerk has invited the
City to file its claim for special assessment moneys resulting
from the redemption of forfeited property. The motion was made
by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Schwanbeck to authorize
Kenneth G.Meyer, City Attorney, to arrange to have an audit
made of these funds at the County Clerk's office and to file
the City's claim based on such audit. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
GATES AT DES PILAINES AVE. R.R.CROSSING: The Clerk
then read the following letter:
KENNETH G . MEYER
May 13,1937
City Council
Des Plaines,Illinois
In Re: City of Des Plaines
vs. Chicago Northwestern Railway
Gentlemen:
I wish to advise you that on May 12,1937 the City and the
railroad closed the above case before the Commerce Commission.
The railroad, in its defense, practically conceded every point
presented by the City and took the position that they are
perfectly willing to install gates at this crossing if the
Commission should so order and provided that the City pro-
ceeded to make certain corrections with respect to changing
the present course of travel over this crossing as outlined
on the accompanying plat which was an exhibit of the City's
in this case.
The expert who testified on the City's behalf in this cause
recommended that the change of the street as set forth an
the enclosed plat be made and it is my recommendation to the
council that it take immediate steps to make the change as
suggested as I feel quite confident that such a change will
lessen the hazard at this crossing and make more certain the
possibility of obtaining gates at the crossing.
I wish to acknowledge the splendid work of the Safety Council
and Sergeant Drexler of the Accident Prevention Bureau in
the preparation of the evidence for this case, for without
the evidence as given t o me to present before the commission
it would have been impossible to establish such an excellent
record in this case as we have.
Very truly yours,
KENNETH G . MEYER
This Letter was referred to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee
by the Mayor.
STOP AND GO LIGHTS FOR MINER STREET: The Clerk then
read the following letter:
State of Illinois Dept of Yubl.VPks & Bldgs.
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
May 11,1937
City M.F.T.
Des Plaines
Section 3 -CS
Mr.Edgar J.Friedrich
City Clerk
Des Plaines,Illinois
Dear air:
The plans, specifications and estimate for the
above section were approved by this Department today.
The improvement consists of traffic control
signals at the intersection of Miner Street and Lee Street,
and at the intersection of Miner Street and Des Plaines
Avenue. Miner Street is known as Northwest highway, and
is on S.B.I.Route 19.
In the proposal we have inserted specifications
for automatic traffic control signals, dated January 1,1937.
There is no provision made for moving the ex-
isting railroad flashers which are shown on the plans to
be adjacent to the proposed signals at Des Plaines Avenue
intersection. We are approving these plans with the con-
dition that provisions be made for mounting the railroad
flaehers on new signal posts.
The total estimated cost of this section ex-
ceeds the amount appropriated. If the contract exceeds the
appropriation, it will be necessary to submit a supple-
mental resolution increasing the appropriation, as we can-
not advance funds in excess of the amount appropriated.
One copy of the plans has the sheet showing
the detail of traffic control signal and foandation,missing.
We are returning this copy of the plans to you.
Your file copy of the approved plans is being
returned to you herewith.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE H.BAKER
engineer of County Roads and
City Streets
The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Friott
to instruct the Clerk to publish a call for bids for the proposed
Stop and Go lights for Miner Street, in the Des Plaines Journal,
said bids to be returnable Tune 7,1937. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION: Mayor Ahbe then called
the Council's attention to the fact that there is still pending
the application for a building permit filed by the Commercial
Realty Co. requesting permission to build a commercial building
on the old City Hall site. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke
and seconded by Pflughaupt that the application for permit be
granted as applied for. however, the motion was made by Alderman
Henrich and seconded by Garland to table this matter. The Mayor
put the question on the motion, to table, with the following
result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide and
Friott. Nays; Aldermen Johnson, Pflughaupt, Lemke, Schwanbeck and
Campagna. The Clerk reported the vote a five to five tie. Mayor
Ahbe then cast his vote as %Nay" and declared the motion to table
lost.
The motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt and
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seconded by Campagna to amend the motion by changing the words
"as applied for" to read "based on an Ellinwood frontage of
85 feet" and to grant a permit on this basis. the Mayor put
the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following
result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Henrich,
Garland, Dopheide, 2riott, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays;
Alderman Lemke. The Mayor thereupon decb.red the motion carried.
1937 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE PASSED: The Clerk then read
for second reading an ordinance entitled:
(AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF AN
ASSESSLENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES,C00K COUNTY,ILLINOIS,COM-
JINCING JANUARY 1,1937, AND E?DING DECEMBER 31,
1937.
The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Campagna
to finally pass this proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the quest-
ion and the Clerk called the roll with the. following result:Ayes
Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Henrich,Garland,Dopheide,
Lemke, Priott, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; 151one. The Mayor
thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance
finally passed.
Mayor Ahbe then signed the original of the said 1937
Tax Levy Ordinance in approval thereof. The Mayor's signature
was attested by Edgar J.Friedrich,City Clerk, who also impressed
the corporate seal of the City upon the ordinance.
The motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt and
seconded by Garland to instruct the Clerk to cause the 1937
Tax Levy Ordinance to be published in the Des Plaines Suburban
Times. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the
roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson,
Pflughaupt, Henrich,Gariand,Dopheide,Lemke, Priott and Schwan-
beck. Nays; Alderman Campagna. The Mayor thereupon declared the
motion carried.
BUILDING INSPECTOR: The Clerk then read for second
reading an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF BUILDING
INSPECTOR AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES AND FIX-
ING THE COMPENSATION OF SAID OFFICE, AND RE-
PEALING SECTIONS 103,104 and 105 OF ARTICLE
9, CHAPTER 23, AND SECT IONS 740,741,742 and
743 OF ARTICLE 2 of CAHPTER 19 OF THE MUNIC-
IPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1928.
Upon the request of the City Attorney,Maayor Ahbe referred this
proposed ordinance to the Buildings and Plats Committee and the
City Attorney.
REWUEST FOR DOCKET EXTENSIOIT:P.W.A.7270: The Clerk
then read the following proposed resolution:
RESOLUTIO N
Requesting Docket Extension - P.W.A.Docket 7270-111.
WHEREAS,because of delays caused by the default
of the:15-W Construction Company, contractor, it was
necessary to extend the time of completion of the
Des Plaines Water Works,known as P.W.A.Project 7270-111,
and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Des Plaines
did by resolution passed on the 5th day of April41937
approve an extension of time to may 1,1937 for the com-
pletion of contracts for Sections A,B and C of the
said P w A Project 7270 -Illinois, subject to the approval
of the State Director P W A for Illinois.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Des Plaines that the Federal Emergency Adminis-
tration of Public Works be and the same is hereby re-
quested to issue a formal docket time extension for
the said P.W.A.Docket 7270 and that the said docket be
extended to May 1,1937 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and
he is hereby instructed to forward five (5) certified
copies of this resolution to the State Director,P.W.A.
for Illinois.
ADOPTED by the city Council of the City of Des Plaines
this 17th day of x,1937.
EDGAR T.FRIEDRICH-City Clerk
The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Lemke
toedopt this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion unanimously
carried and the resolution adopted.
CONTRACT AND DOCKET EXTENSION:P.W.A.PROJECT 1692 -Ds The
Clerk then read the following:
RESOLUTION
Granting Extension of Time to Complete
Contract on P.W.A.Proj.Illinois 1692-D
AREAS, the Uity of Des Plaines has previously
entered into a contract with Charles B.Johnson & Son.
Inc. for the construction of a New Municipal building
known as P.W.A.Docket Illinois I692 -D to be completed
June 1,1937, and
WHEREAS,because of delays in delivery of steel
window sash, and delay in delivery of interior metal
window trim due to a strike in the factory of the
window trim manufacturer, and
t' 1HEREAS,Charles B.Tohnson & Son Inc. has requested
by letter that the City Council of the City of Des Plaines
grant an extension of time for completion to June 30th,
1937.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: by the City Council of
the City of Des Plaines,Cook County,llinois that
Charles B.Johnson and Son Inc. be granted an extension
of time for completion of the contract for the constru-
ction of the said Municipal Building known as P.W.A.
Project Illinois 1692-D, subject to the approval of
the State Director P.W.A. for Illinois, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and
he is hereby instructed to forward five (5) certified
copies of this resolution to the State Director P W A
for Illinois for his approval.
ADOPTED this day of 1937.
AES: NAYS:
CITY CLERK
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The motion was made by AldermanCampagna and seconded by huxmann
to adopt this proposed resolution. The Motion was voted upon
by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion unani-
mously carried and the resolution adopted.
The moti
to adopt
acclamat
carried
read the
The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution:
RESOLUTION
Requesting Docket Extension for P.W.A.Docket
Illinois I692 -D
WHEREAS,because of delays in delivery of steel
window sash, 'and delays in delivery of interior metal
window trim due to a strike in the fact* of the window
trim manufacturer, it was necessary to extend the time
of completion of the Des Plaines Municipal Building
known as P.W.A.Project I11.1692 -D and
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Des Plaines
did by resolution passed on the 17th day of Jay,1937
approve an extension of time to June 30th,1937 for th e
completion of the said project Illinois 1692-D,subject
to the approval of the State Director P.LA.for Illinois.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Des Plaines that the federal Emergency Adminis-
tration of Public Works be and the same is hereby re-
quested to issue a formal docket time extension for the
said P.W.A.Docket Illinois 1692-D and that the said docket
be extended to rune 30,1937, and
BE IT. PCTRTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and
he is hereby directed to forward five (5) certified
copies of this resolution to the State Director P W A
for Illinois.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines this ,_..day of 1937.
City Clerk
on was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Lemke
this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by
ion whereupon the Mayor declared the motion unanimously
and the resolution adopted.
FORMAL DEDICATION OF WATER WORKS: The Clerk then
following letter:
E a)ERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS
State Director
May 34,1937
Honorable Hobart jA.Ahbe,Mayor
Des Plaines,Illinois
Re:City of Des Plaines water WO.
My dear Mr.Ahbe:
It is noted that the above project is nearly completed and
we are writing to inquire whether or not you contemplate
any dedication ceremonies.
The Public Works Administration was created by an act of
Congress and approved by the .president on June,16,1933.
This date offers an auspicious occasion to celebrate the
fourth anniversary of the Public Works Administration.lt
is therefore, desired to plan activities for the week of
June 13 - and particularly for June 16,the birthday date -
that would be the means of informing the public what the
Federal Government,through the Public Works Administration,
has done, for it in the way of creating employment and building
useful and permanent public works.
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The coincidence of your dedication with the birth-
day
irth-day of the Public Works Administration would furnish
added interest to the ceremony, and with the cooperation
of the local press, we are sure a very successful
affair could be arranged. however, if you have already
made plans for a dedication to take place on another
date,please advise.
We shall be pleased to have your views on this
subject.
Yours truly,
D.R.KENIICOTT
State Director
Mayor Ahbe referred this letter to the Water Committee with
instructions to act.
PUBLIC SAFETY MATING: The Clerk then read
the following letter:
DES PLAINES POST N0.36
American Legion
May 13,1937
The City Council
Des Plaines,Illinois
Gentlemen:
In order to make Des Plaines a safe City
for our children and our people, The American Legion,
in co-operation with The Des PlainesS.fety Council
will sponsor a Safety Meeting at the Junior High School
on Tuesday,May 25th, at 8:00 P.M. We will have a very
interesting speaker, a demonstration of First Aid and
several reels of Safety Films, which we are sure you
till find enjoyable.
We would like to have your organization re-
presented and we extend to you and your members, a
most cordial invitation and hope that you will favor
us with your presence.
Yours for a safer Des Plaines,
E.J.YiE
Commander
The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by i'flug-
haupt to accept this invtation. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion unanimously
carried.
MEMORIAL DAY E XERCISES : The Clerk then read
the following letter:
DES PLAINES POST No.36
American Legion
May 14,1937
To the Honorable City Council
City Hall
Des rlaines,Illinois
Gentlemen:
Des Plaines Post No.36 of the American Legion will observe
Memorial Day Monday,May 31, with a parade and fitting ex-
ercises at Memorial Park.
We invite the Dity Council to participate wit on that day.
Hoping that you will accept our invitation and be with us in
a body, me remain
Yours very truly,
_.J.
SDI
Commander
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The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded
by Lemke to accept this iniOation. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the
motion unanimously carried.
PERMIT FOR POPPY DAY SALE: The Clerk then orally
presented the request of Des Plaines Post I\Io 36 of the
American Legion for permission to sell poppies on the
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streets of the Qity on onday,May 24,1947. The motion
was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by .Lemke to
grant this permission. The motion vas voted upon by
acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion unan-
imously carried.
DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE: The Clerk then read the
following letter:
CITY OF DES PLAINES
BOARD OF HEALTH
May 17,1937
To the Honorable Mayor
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen:
At the beeting of the .Boa -rd of Health held on
May 10, the following resolution was unanimously
passed.
That the Secretary be instructed to write a letter
to the City Council,recommending that this body take
more drastic action regarding dogs running at
Targe in this City.
The Board advises the inoculation of all dogs against
rabies.
The condition of the dog pound should be improved
and more adequate quarters for impounded animals
be provided.
The Board of Health trusts you will take the necessary
action in this matter.
Very truly yours,
ELSIE WILLER(Mrs.Louis A.)
Secretary -Board of Health
The Mayor ordered this letter referred to the Police and
License Committee.
PAYMENT OF SALARIES: The Clerk then read for
first reading a proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE
PAYMENT OF .i'1XED SALARIES.
The Mayor ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second
reading.
LIBRARY SALARIES: The Clerk then read the
following letter:
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DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 15,1937
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Des Plaines
City Council
Gentlemen:
The 1937 Appropriation for the Des Plaines
Public :Library,provides a salary increase for the Library
employees. up, to the present time the increase has
not been provided.
The Library Board asks that this matter be
taken up by the Council, and that the necessary steps
be taken to provide the salary increases to the City
employees according to the Appropriations:
Librarian (1 yr)
Regular Asst.L-ibrarian
Spec. "
Janitor
Mayor Kinder orderdd this
1936
$960.00
600.00
600.00
300.00
1937
1200 .00
720.00
720.00
480.00
Sincerely yours
DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Gilbert Eudiger,Sec.
letter referred to the Finance Committee.
HIGHiIffAY DESIGNATIONS: The Clerk then read the follow-
ing letter:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & BUILDINGS
Division of highways
May 10,1937
Hon .Geo .W.Ki nd e r -Mayo r
Des :1aines,I11.
Dear Sir:
I am sending, herewith decisions describing
the location of the extension of State Bond Issue routes
19 and 46 and the location of State Bond Issue routes
58,60 and 62 in the City of Des Plaines. These are all
of the State bond Issue Routes passing through your
municipality.
The route numbers of these decisions do not
necessarily agree with the designations used for the
guidance of traffic, but are the numbers corresponding
with the routes set up in the State Bond Issue Acts.
Very truly yours
ERNST LIEBERMAN
Chief Highway Engineer
Mayor Ahbe ordered this letter placed on file.
letter:
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PENSION FUND TRUSTEES: The Clerk then read the following
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board of Trustees
POLICE PENSION FUND
Des Plaines,Illinois
May 10,1937
To the Honorable
.Mayor and City Council
Dear Sirs:
This will remind you that the terms of the
two members. of the "Board of 'Trustees" of the .k'olice
Pension Fund of the City of Des Plaines appointed by
former Mayor Kinder on January 21,1936 expired April
30th,1937.
Chapter 24 paragraph 893 reads as follows:
"Two members to be appointed by the Mayor,one to serve
one year beginning the second l'uesday of May, and
the other to serve for two years, the successor of
each.such trustee shall serve two years, The third
member shall be,elected from the regular Police
Force or from any beneficiary under the provisions
of this act.
Yours very truly
A.D.Flentge
Sec. Protem
Mayor Ahbe then appointed the following as trustees of the
Police Pension r'und:
P.E.Flaminio for a two year term ending Apr 30,'1939.
Fred Lessing for a one year term ending Apr 30,1938.
The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by
Campagna to confirm these appointments. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
unanimously carried.
OTHER APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Ahbe then announced the
following appointments:
GENERAL:
Supt.of Public Works - Marvin D.Wells
Custodian of Municipal Building - James Conte.
WATER DEPARTMENT :
Meter Readers - Adolph Esser and Roy Fisher
Water atiorks Engineers - Hugh Moore, full time, and
Fred Kaufrnan,half time.
GARBAGE:
Incinerator Engineer - Fred Koelle
Garbage Collectors - Rolland Pagel and E.Guenther
STREET DEPARTYNT :
Regular laborers: -A1 Ritter and -pert Sweeney
The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by
Lemke to confirm these appointments. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion unani-
mously carried.
APPOINTMENT POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSIONER: Mayor
Ahbe then announced the appointment of J.P.Eaton as Police
and Fire Commissioner for a three year term ending April 30,
1940. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded
by Lemke to confirm this appointment. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
unanimously carried.
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Ahbe then announced
the following appointments:
LibraryBoard Members:
'.D.cLuckie
Fritz_ Wettin
Mrs.Walter Poyer
Liquor Commission:
Alderman John 114.Lemke
Alderman .Fames .1.Carroll
land Committee Member:
Alderman Otto W.:.Henrich
The motion was Wade by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by
Dopheide to confirm these appointments. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
unanimously carried.
Mayor Ahbe then announced the appointment of the
following Board of Health:
Chairman - Dr.A.M.Purves
Secretary - Mrs.L.A.Willer
Other Members ; Miss Louise Menard
Dr. Henry Meller
Wm.oehler
The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Friott
to confirm these appointments. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motitan unanimously
carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS: Alderman Pflughaupt, chairman
of the Finance Committee then introduced the following pro-
posed resolution:
RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS AND
SALARIES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED
TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER WARRANTS IN
PAYL .+NT OF SAME.
3251 Edgar J.Friedrich
3253 Pearl Koelling
3255 Gladys LeRette
3257 Ditto Inc
3259 Jessen's Serv.Sta.
3261 R.Hammerl
3263 F.Cheever
3265 J.Wigham
3267 J.Grindley
3269 E.P.Strempel
3271 Hartless Aut.L & bowel
3273 Gniot Bros T & Bat Sery
3274 Kenneth G.Meyer
3276 Public Sery Co
3278 Public Serv.Co
3280 M.D.We lls
3282 Richatd Guenther
3284 Fred Tegtmeier
3286 Sam Hamilton
3288 Prairie -Lee Paint St
3290 Summit Sales Go
3293 John Wetendorf
3294 Clem Knittle
3296 Herman Meinshausen
3298 Frank Gaebel
3300 Bert Sweeney
3302 Marblehead Lime Co
1304 Des Pl.Lbr & Coal
3306 Des P1.Merch Co
112.50 3 252
42.50 3254
40.00 3256
2.93 3258
14.80 3260
80.00 3262
74.25 3264
74.25 3286
74.25 3268
74.25 3270
1.50 3272
28.55 3343
83.33 3275
.75 3277
10.60 3279
78.75 3281
42.09 3283
7.203285
3.60 3287
2.63 3289
11.50 3291
72.00 3293
56.00 3295
21.75 3297
5.40 3299
3.60 3301
110.00 3303
156.05 3305
4.30 3307
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Charles M.Larson 83.33
Grace Rexses 42.50
Charles M.Larson .60
Public Serv.Co 533.40
H.A.Becker
E.Drexl er
E.Meyer
A.D. Flentge
..C.Foote
Des Pl.Publ.Co
90.00
77.50
74.25
74.25
74.25
65.50
Des PI.Candy nit. 9.55
City Clk Petty C 3.65
James Conte 55.00
Des PI.Lbr & Coal 9.25
Enameled St.Sign 8.00
Herman Meinshausen 48.0R
Wm .He n k 7.65
Harold Bublitz 7.20
Harry E.Kruse 17.29
Meyer Coal & Matl 67.42
Frank Fischer 72..00
Fred Kaufman 30.00
Hugh Moore 56.00
Eichard Guenther 21.19
Harold Bublitz 3.60
Henry Schroeder 1.80
Pennsy.Oil Co 18.03
Public Sery Go 8.91
Union Linen Spply 1.50
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3308 Harry E.Kruse Sery Sta.
3310 RAT.B.Rasmussen
3312 Roy Trewin
3314 Irvin Schroeder
3316 C.Hammerl
3318 A.E.Barnhardt
3320 M.T.Scott
3322 John Malloy
3324 Paul Schroeder
3326 H.B.Wilcox
3328 Ben H.S tang or
3330 Follett Book Co
3249 Chas.B.Johnson & Son Inc
3333 Carl Riegert
3335 Adolph Esser
3337 Melzer Auto Sales
3339 Meyer Coal & Matl Co
3341 Un.Linen Supply
3344 Economy Plub & Heat
3346 R.C.Wieboldt Co
20.90 3309 Addressogr Sales 1.40
2.82 3311 ri.Buc k 1.85
.80 3313 Arthur n.lingberg 2.62
2.73 3315 C.Faulman 4.21
3.55 3317 C .N.Dunlap 2.99
3.43 3319 t''.r.Stengel 2.83
2.52 3321 Marvin Hall $4.04
3.21 3323 M. P.Demi ng 2.68
3.36 3325 K.L.Pedley .81
1.22 3327 Nicholas Jones .37
74.25 3329 Ray Kobe 18.00
1.88 3331 New York Times 5.00
10623.73 3332 Divane Bros 300.00
8.00 3334 Fred Koelle 67.50
67.50 3336 Rolland Pagel 67.50
13.20 3338 J.R.Wesley 49.9.
36.00 3340 Public Serv.Co 3.34
1.50 33342 Summit Sales Co 15.60
4673.43 3345 Divane Bros 771.04
291.00
The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by
Carroll to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the
question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, .eflughaupt, nenrich, Garland,
Dopheide, Lemke, iiriott, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; ►one.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Motion carried and the resolution
adopted.
APPROVAL OF LINUTES:Each member of the Council having at
hand a copy of the minutes of theiegular Council meeting held May 3,
1937 as well as a copy of the minutes of the special Council
meeting held May 10,1937, the motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt
and seconded by Dopheide that the minutes of may 10,1937 be so correc-
ted as to show the City Attorneys salary payable in "semi-monthly"
installments instead of in "bi-monthly" installments, and to
then approve both of the said sets of minutes. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
unanimously carried and the said minutes approved.
CORRECTION IN DRAINAGE ON LEE STREET: Alderman Carroll
reported bad drainage on Lee Street in front of nern`s Meat Market.
The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Lemke to
refer this matter to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee and the
Superintendent of Public Works. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE TRUCK: Alderman Garland reported that
the Volunteer .t°ire Department has found the new Mack Fire Truck
to be fully in accordance with the specifications and recommends
its formal acceptance. The motion was made by Alderman Garland
and seconded by Lemke that the Council formally accept the said
truck. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the
Mayor declared the motion carried and the said truck accepted.
PURCHASE OF NEW FIRE SIREN:
of the r'ire Committee, then submitted
A.UERAL ELECTRIC
C UOTATION
Alderman Garland, Chairman
the following quotation:
COMPANY INC.
1 #5 5 H.P. Federal Vertical Siren
1 Federal Remote Control
1 Federal Pull Lever Control Box
less allowance on two used sirens
X25.00 each
plus 3% Sales Tax
$360.00
40.00
35.00
435.00
50.00
;585.00
11.55
x+396..55
Voltage 220 Phase 3 Cycle 60
F.O.B.Factory Chicago
1
The motion was made by Alderman garland and seconded by Lemke
to accept this proposal and to authorize the .fire Committee to
purchase the said fire siren. The Mayor put the question and the
Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Alderman
Carroll, Johnson, ' Pflughaupt, Henri ch, Garland, Dopheide, Lemke,
Friott, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; alone. The Mayor thereupon
declared the motion carried.
DES PLAINES FORWARD MOVEMENT: Mayor Ahbe then intro-
duced Jack Crowley of Maine Township nigh School who read the
following Mayoral message: -
MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Des Plaines,illinois
May 17,1937.
To the City Council
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Gentlemen:
Believing that what are termed "Times of Depression"
are but periods of preparation for greater and more pro-
nounced successes, I believe that in our City of Des Plaines
there are opportunities to work out problems which will be
for the benefit of all its people.
I believe in the future of our City - the past is
secure. J. believe in her resources, her possibilities,yes
more, her wonderful certainties. I believe in the people
of Des Plaines, their genius, their brain, and their brawn.
I believe in their honesty, their integrity, their dependability
and cooperation. believe that nothing can stand in the
way of their commercial advancement and prosperity.
1 believe the time has arrived for a co-ordinated
effort by all the citizens, to place Des Plaines in the front
ranks of the successful cities of our country. For that
reason 1 desire to announce the existence of a
DES PLAINES FORWARD MOVEMENT CAMPAIGN
Consisting of:
1. Mayor and Aldermen, honorary members
2. Executive Committee
3. Legal Committee'
4. Finarce Committee
5. Budget committee.
6. Publicity committee
7. Organization Survey Committee
These Service committees will support the following:
1. uh urch Activities Board
2. Co-operative Citizens Uontact Board
3. Community.interest Board
4. Recreation Union Board
5. Youth Activities Board
6. Business,Civic,Fraternal Advancement .Board
7. Building and Industrial Boom Board
8. historical and Statistical Board.
I have requested ten public spirited citizens to
work out plans and organization procedure, that after
completion will be presented to this honorable Body for
perusal, and the benefit of criticism, suggestions and
and endorsement, after which a call will be made to the
citizens to tender their services and support in the
interest of this campaign.
There was a news item in the metropolitan section
of the Sunday herald and Examiner, on Sunday May 16th,which
had a conspicuous scare head reading "You're Somebody in
Des Plaines" in which it disclosed a system of greetings to
new comers in Des Plaines, and praised our city for its
proposal of beautification of railroad park by the Business
Men Organization.
Also, the Public Service had a recent publicity
stunt of "Des Plaines enjoys Soft Pure Water.'t
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This favorable advertising, 1 believe, is indicative
that the people of Des Plaines are ready and willing, and
imbued with the spirit of community patriotism, to whole-
heartedly back this Forward movement. 1 anticipate with
much hope and pleasure, the time when The Des Plaines For-
ward Movement will have fullfilled its purpose of a sound
and lasting success. This attainment, 1 am sure, will
have gained for Des Plaines and its people, a rating of
a community that we may well be proud.: of.
After all, satisfying and effective accomplishments,
setting forth those virtues of attractiveness, profitable
achievements, enthusiasm, healthy co-operation and unself-
ish civic service, naturally emphasize the true meaning of
the eighteen year old motto of
"YOU °BILL LIKE DES PLAINES"
Very sincerely yours
HOBRT M.AHBE
The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Lemke to
concur in this message and order the same spread upon the minutes
in its entirety. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon
the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The motion was then made by Alderman Carroll and seconded
by Garland that the Council extend a vote of thanks to Mr.Crowley
for the service he rendered so well. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
PARKWAY ON CENTER STREET: Alderman rflughaupt then re-
ported soil plied up in the parkway on Center Street just south
of Prairie Avenue. The notion was made by Alderman 'flughaupt
and seconded by Henrich to instruct the Clerk to see that this
soil is levelled off andseeded. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
NEW BUILDING NOT READY: Mayor Ahbe then r eferred to
the buildings and Plats (•ommittee the matter of making arrangements
for carrying on the City's business should the new Municipal Building
not be ready for occupancy in time.
ADJOURN NT : The mot ion was made by Alderman Carroll
and seconded by Schwanbeck to adjourn. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation whereupon the Mayor •dared t!e motion carried and
the Council regularly adjourned. .
RICH,City Cle k