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06/21/1937412 MINUTES OF THE MEETING (REGULAR) QF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY'S.= 21st,1937 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER; The meeting was called to order by MaVor RobaTI1:AbIe'lith Aldermen Johnson, Pflughaupt„ Henriah, Garland,Lemke, Friott, Schwanbeck and. Campagna responding to the roli call. Aldermen Dopheide and Carroll arrived shortly after the roll call. The Clerk reported a Quorum present. to offer. offer. to offer. 'NY JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE: had no report THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE had no report to THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE had no report THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS,BUILDING AND PLATS through its chairman, Alderman Campagna,reported that the City departments were moved.from the old city hall to the Kew Muni- cipal Building without difficulty. 73E SEWER,MAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE WATER COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE FIRE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE FINANCE COA.ITTEE through its chairman,Alderman Pflughaupt, reported that in response to the recent letter from the Library Board, eking that salary restorations be made for the employees of the Library, the committee regrets to/eport that it is not in a position to recommend these restorations at this time. 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 AND INSTRUCTED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. 3484 Edgar J.Friedrich 3486 l'earl Eoelling 3488 Allen E.Smart & Co 3490 Des Pl.Motor Sales 3492 Allen R.Smart 81 Co. 3494 Tessen's Serv.Sta. 3496 R.ffammerl 3498 F.Cheever 3500 SAigherm 3502 Z.Grindley 3504 B.C.Foote 3506 Frank A.Bremer & Sons 3508 Johnson's Elec.Shop 3510 Pure Oil Prod.Co 3512 D P Journal 3514 P.Toteberg 3516 D P Realty Co 3518 Albert Hitter 3520 P.Toteberg 3522 L.Payne Sr 3524 M:.D.Wells 3526 Clem Enittle 3528 Roy Fisher 3530 Bert Sweeney 3532 P.Toteberg 3534 Jahn Larson 112.50 3485 42.50 3487 737.50 3489 34.50 3491 976.25 3493 5.95 3495 80.003497 74.25 3499 74.25 3501 74.25 3503 74.25 3505 3.14 3507 .77 3509 4.94 3511 12.75 3513 7.20 3515 14.00 3517 54.24 3519 21.60 3521 7.20 3523 78.75 3525 56.00 3527 72.00 3529 4.52 3531 3.60 3533 Chas.M.Larson 83.33 Harold Ahbe 70.00 Des kl.Publ. 125.50 C.M.Larson .60 Des Plaines Agcy 92.50 H.A.Becker 90.00 E.Drexler 77.50 EeMeyer 74.25 A.D.Plentge 74.25 E.P.Strempel 74.25 R.Robinson 24.80 D P Candy iiitc 2.62 Nielsen Studio 11.63 Eenneth G.Meyer 104.17 James Conte 55.00 Heimsoth & held 1.40 Bert Sweeney Maoss Henry Warnecke P.Sasso Fred Kaman Hugh moore Ado/ph Esser Albert Ritter P.Sasso 54.24 21.60 18.00 7.20 30.00 56.00 72.00 4.52 3.60 2.25 3535 Herbert Geils 1.80 1 1 1 1 3536 Leonard Heimsoth 3538 Neptune Meter Co 3540 Burroughs Add.Madh.Co. 3542 Ben H.Stangor 3544 Williams Foundry Co 3546 Carson Pirie Scott & Co 3548 Fred Koelle 3550 Rolland Pagel 3552 Valvoline Oil Co 3.00 3537 4.293539 1.03 3541 74.25 3543 4.303545 21.45 3547 67.50 3549 67.50 3551 47.59 3553 aohnson E1.Shop 4.22 City Clk Petty Cash 10.03 Frank A.Bremer .57 Ray Lolze 13.50 Federal Elec. 398.05 Chas.H.Albers 90.35 Richard Uuenther67.50 Geisen/s Ser.Sta43.32 Heimsoth & Held 5.00 The motion was made by Alderman kflughaupt and seconded by Carroll to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following re- sult: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, kflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Yriott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and. Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. FUEL OIL CONTRACT: Alderman Lemke then submitted a contract for fuel oil for the Water Works proposed by the Pure Oil Products Company which was read by the Clerk. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Campagna to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute this contract for and in the name of the City. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Xohnson, Lemke and Campagna. Nays; Aldermen kflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Yriott and Schwanbeck. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost. • PARALLEL PARKING ON MINER STREET: Kenneth G.Beyer, City Attorney, then offered the following proposed ordinance which was read by the Clerk for first reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARAZIEL PARKING. BE IT ORDAINED By the City Council of the City of Des Plaines,Cook County, Illinois: SECTION 1: it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to park a vehicle on the south side of Miner Street between (raceland Avenue and Des Plaines Avenue except in such a manner that said vehicle shall be facing easterly, and so parked that it will be parallel to and its right wheels within twelve (12) inches from the right hand curb. SECTION 2: Any person, firm or corporation violat- ing the provisions of- this ordinance shall be fined not to exceed Two hundred $200.00) Dollars. SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law. Passed tnis day of A.D.1937. CLERK Approved this day fo —1937. - -MAYOR 413 414 The motion was made by Alderman .vflughaupt and seconded by enrich to suspend the rules and put this ordinance upon its final passage. The Mayor put the question on the motion to suspend the rules and the Clerk called the roll with the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, .uopheide, Lemke, Yriott, aohwanbenkand Cam- pagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion to suspend the rules carried and proposed ordinance before the Council for final disposition. The motion was then made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Pflughaupt to finally pass and adopt this proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question on the motion to finally pass, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: yes; Aldermen Carroll, .Tohnson, Pflughaupt, Benridh, Garland, Dopheide, Lemke, Friott, Schwanbeck and. Campagna. Aays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the ordi- nance passed. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by. Henriah to order this ordinance published in the Des Plaines Xourual. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF SURETY BOND -X ....P.AATON: The Clerk then presented the surety bond of YA*Aaton, member of the Board of lire and Police Commissioners, for approval. The said bond is described as follows; U.S.Fidelity and Guaranty Company Bond No.26098-07-665-37 in the penal sum of #1,000.00. Kenneth G.Meyer, City Attorney, examined the said bond and re- ported it to be in proper form. The motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt, and seconded by Lemke to approve this bond and order it placed on file. The motion was voted uponby acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said bond approved. FIREWORKS PERMIT GRANTED; The Clerk then read the following letter; AMERICAN LEGION POST 06 rune 21,1937 To the City Council of Des Plaines,/l/inois Gentlemen; Des Plaines Post #36 American Legion is desirous of obtaining permits for the sale of fireworks in the City of Des Plaines. The monies derived from this activity go to community and service work. We wish to operate two (2) stands, one located on the east side of Center Street between Zllinwood and Prairie Ave., and the other on the east side of lee St. between .Ellinwood and Prairie Ave. Thanking you for your kind consideration. I am Respectfully yours Jos.neinze vice -Commander DES PLAINES POST #36 American Legion 1 415 The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Qmrland to grant the request contained in this letter. The Motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor. deelared the motion carried and the request granted. GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS: The Clerk then read the following notice& ATTENTION BASEBALL PLAYERS The Des klaines Park Board provides grounds at both RancLPark and Earle Field for those who wish to play ball either the hard or soft ball variety. These diamonds are generally used by the'older boys and young men. There are few places where the younger boys and girls can play ball without being asked to move an to make room for an older group. Since it is the belief of the board of education that childred of elementary school age ehould have a place reserved for them, they are limiting the Central School grounds for the use of childred of grade school age. All older groups are asked to find othergrounds for practice. It is the object of the school district to have the school grounds used during the summer months as a safe place for younger childrento play. The cooperation of all is earnestly requested. E.R.SELLECK Superintendent of Schools Mayor Ahbe ordered this notice placed on file. APPOINTMENT OP ENGINEER FOR CITY: Mayor Ahbe then announced Tria17176TETE7EroTraFTT:Prireler as engineer for the City. The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Itenrich to confirm this appointment. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the appointment confirmed. The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance for first reading: ORDINANCE Be it Ordained by the ¥ayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines,Coak CountyvIllinoist Section I: That Edgar 11.Fletdher be and he is hereby employed and retained as engineer for the City of Des Plaines ander and subject to the conditions of a contract, copy of which is hereto attached and made a part of this ordinance. Section 2: That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Des Plaines be and they are hereby authariked and empewered to execute contract to the said Edgar Naletcher, copy of which is hereto attached. Section 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordi- nances in conflict herewith, be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 4: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval accord- ing to law. PASSED this day of A.D.1937 AYES: --NAYS: .APPROVED THIS day of A.D.1937 Attest: Mayor Clerk 416 Mayor Ahbe orderd this proposed ordinance filed for second read- ing. APPROVAL OF MINUTESt Each member of the Council having at hand a copy of he minutes of the regular Council meeting held June 7,193?, the motion was made by Alderman Pflug- haupt and seconded by Lemke to approve the said minutes as written. hemotion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. FINAL INSPECTION OF NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The motion was made by Aiderman Garland and seconded by Carroll to authorize the Mayor to appoint a special committee of three aldermen to make a thorough final inspection of the new municipal building and report its findings to the Council. the Mayor put -the question and the City Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Garland, Dopheide, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; Aldermen kflughaupt, aenrich, Jaemkes and Friott. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, and appointed Aldermen uarlandltigheide and Pflughaupt as members of the said special committee. PEDDLERS' LICENSE ORDINANCE: The Clerk then read for second reading the proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF PEDDLERS AND HAWKERS AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Be It Ordained by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines,Cook County, Illinois: Section 1. LICENSE REqUIRED. It shall be unlaw- ful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of Hawking or Peddling within the City of Des Plaines without first having obtained a license as is here provided. The Fee for a peddler or hawker shall be seventy- five ($75.)Dollars per year and Sixty ($60.001 Dollars per ane -half year. Year, as herein used, shall be deemed to mean the calendar year of January 1 to December 31. Section 2. APPLICATIONS. Applications for peddlers' or hawkers, licenses shall be made to the City Clerk, and shall state therein the number of vehicles, if any, in- tended to be operated; the kind of article or merchandise to be peddled: and the permanent address of the peddler. No.license shall be issued without the payment of the fee provided for in the preceding sections. Section 3. FRAUD. Any licensed peddler or hawker who shall be guilty of any fraud, cheating or misrepresentation* either through himself or through an employee, while acting as a peddler in this City; or who shall barter, or sell or peddle any goodslwares, or merchandise other than those specified in his application for a license shall be fined not less than five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars for each offense, and the Mayor may revoke his license for such offense. Section 4. PENALTY. Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of Section 1 hereof shall be fined 41.7 Section 4. PENALTY (contd.) not less than five dollars nor more than two hundred dollars for each offense. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate and distinct offense. Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 6. This ordinance shall be in full foree and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed this day of _ &.D.193.7 Clerk Approved this day of 1837 Mayor. The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Campagna to pass this proposed ordinance. however, the motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Carroll to refer this proposed ordinance to the Police and License Committee. The Mayor put the question an the motion to refer and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, :i ohnson, Pflughaupt, henrich, Dopheide, Lemke, Friott, and Schwanbeck. Nays; Aldermen Garland and Campagna. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance referred to the Police and License Committee. After a few moments the Police and License Committee through its chairman, Aderman Carroll recommended` passage of this proposed ordinance. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Henrich to concur in the committee's report and to finally pass and adopt this peddlers' licensing ordinance as read. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Lemke, Friatt, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance passed. The motion was then made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Garland to order this ordinance published in the Des Plaines Journal. The :notion was Toted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. WEEDS ON STY ISLAND: Alderman Dopheide reported that the safety island at the intersection of Lee Street and Walnut Ave is overgrown with unsightly weeds and suggested cutting the weeds. The Mayor referred this matter to the Superintendent of public works. UNSIGHTLY LOT: Alderman (enrich reported that the vacant lot on the northeast corner of walnut and Center Streets is being used as a dumping ground and asked the Council to take steps twoard cleaning up this lot. however, no action was taken regarding this matter by the Council. DEDICATION CEREMONIES: Mayor Ahbe then invited all members of the Council to attend the meeting of the Committee for the Dedication of the New Municipal Building, Fire Truck and Water Works to be held immediately after this Council meeting. 418 ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by -wriott to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor d lared the motion carried and the Council r egularly adjourne IEDRIOR,Ci y C MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. OITY OF.DES PLAINES VELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.ON THE. Oth DAY OF JULY,A.D.1937. Inasmudh as Independence Day (July 4th) fell on a Sunday, and was legally celebrated on Aonday,Wuly 5th, the regular meeting of the -Council which ordinarily would have been held an July 5,1937 was held on July 6th instead. aux TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart £.Ahbe with Aldermen Carroll, Henrich, Garland, Dopbeide, Schwanbeck andCampagna responding to the roll call. Alderman Johnson arrived later during the meeting, while Alderman Pflughaupt, Friott and Lemke were absent during the entire meeting. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerk then read the report for Tune 1937 of the Captain of Police, H.A.Becker, as well as the report for June,1937 of Edgar Jariedrich,Oity Clerk. Mayor Ahbe ordered these reports placed on file. THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE had no report to offer offer. • THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTE$. had no report to THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMP The Clerk then read the following report: ToChairman Sdhwanbeck-Streets and Gidevalks Committee, at the meeting of the City Council held June 7,1937 the following matter was referred to your committee: The matter of accepting the offer of the General outdoor advertising Co. to give free publicity retarding. *soft Water" was referred to your committee with power to act. • E.X.YRIEDRICH our committee on Streets and Sidewalks has investigated the above and has found: The General Outdoor Advertising Co. have agreed to put up five signs and one to be illuminated in Des Plaines free of all costs. We therefore recommend; That we have accepted their offer and said sign will be posted not later than Thursday A.M.Xuly 8th according to conversation with ilr.Reichman an Tuesday,July 6th. SAMUEL CAMPAGNA THEO.SCHWABBECK Mayor Abbe ordered this report placed on file. THE COMMITTEE ON -PUBLIC WORKS,BUILDINGS AND PLATS had no report to offer. THE SEWER,DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE: had no re- port to offer.