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09/20/1937473 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MATING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 20th DAY OF SEPTET R,A.D.1937 AT 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, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported all members of the Council present. THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE: had no report THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE had no report to THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMR,TTTEE: The Clerk then read the following report:. To the Chairman of Streets and Sidewalks - Alderman Schwan- beck - at the meeting of the City Council, held August 16, 1937 the following matter was referred to your committee: to offer. offer. The petition requestion installation of stop and go lights at the intersection of Des Plaines Avenue and Keeney Ave and also requesting: to eliminate heavy truck traffic on Keeney Ave. Copy of the petition is attached hereto. E.T.Friedrich,City Clerk To the Mayor and City Council: Your committee on Streets and Sidewalks has investigated the above and has found: (1) That a further study of the traffic flow at this intersection till be required before submitting this project to the State Highway Depart lent.'We are determined that a certain amount Of -hazard exists, hovwever a definite recommendation for stop and go signal's cannot be made until the final analysis of the study is' made- by this committee. (2)Regarding the elimination of track traffic, it is found that there is a considerable amount of this traffic by various trucking- com>anys, which create a definite accident hazard due to the narrow pavement between Des Plaines Avenue and Manheim Road. We, your committee on Streets and oidewalks, therefore recommend: (1)That a formal request for the study for traffic signals be made at once to the State Highway Department.However, we find that the Safety Council has had this matter under con- sideration for some time, and have made an informal request to the State Highway Department and have been assured their fullest cooperation in this study. (2) It is further recommended that the City Attorney be requested to make petition on the State Highway Department to re-route all heavy traffic over Oakton Street at the intersection of Algonquin Road and Oakton Street, and it further recommends that the City Attorney investigate the probability of establishing an enforceable weight load limit over Keeney Avenue from Des Plaines Avenue west to Manheim Road. SCHWANBECK H.E. PRIOTT S . CA MPAGNA . 474 The motion vas made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Carroll 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 report: To Chairman Schwanbeck,Streets and Sidewalks Committee, at the meeting of the City Council held Sept 7,1937 the follow- ing matter was referred to your committee: The matter of correcting the apliarent hazard created by the nevi Stop and Go Lights on Miner Street was referred to your committee together with the City Engineer. Will you please therefore consult the City Engineer re- garding this matter? E.J.Friedrich,City Clerk. Your committee on Streets & Sidewalks has investigated the above and has found: That the stop and go lights as installed at the present time are inadequate for the proper control of traffic at the intersection of Ellinwood and Lee Street and that a traffic hazard exists at the intersection of Miner Street and -diver Road. We therefore recommend: That additional stop and go lights be installed at the interseCtion of Ellinwood and Lee Street and that a no left turn sign be erected at the north east corner of River Road and Miner Street all in accordance with the attached sketch. T.Schwanbeck H.E.Priott S. Campagna. The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Lemke to concur in this report and refer the matter to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee with power to act. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Iohnson, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Dojheide, Priott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. THE COMMTTTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PLATS: The Clerk then read the following report: To Chairman Campagna - Public Works, Bldgs & Pits Committee at the meeting of the City Council held Sept. 7 1937 the follow- ing matter was referred to your committee: The application of a Lake -Cook Farm Supply Co. for the installation of gasoline tanks on their property located on the northeast corner of Lee St and Oakwood St. This application was referred to your committee tugether with the Fire Marshall and Bldg. Inspector. Will you please therefore get in touch with the Fire Marshall and the Bldg.Inspector regarding the above matter? E.J.FRIEDRICH City Clerk. Your Committee on Bldgs. & Plats has investigated the above and has found: The above location is zoned for commercial property and we are unable to see where it will violate any restrictions, providing it does not conflict with the proposed 750 feet gasoline station law. We therefore recommend:That tae Lake -Cook Farm Supply Co. be granted a permit to erect a gas station at Lee & Oakwood ave. upon approval of Mayor and City Council. S.Campagna J.W.Lemke 475 Tie motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Johnson to concur in this report. The motion was voted upon byacclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following report: To Chairman Campagna -Public Works , Buildings & Plats Com- mittee at the meeting of the City Council, held Sept 7 1937 the following matter' was referred to your Committee: The proposed arrangement to provide space for the Secretary of the Board of Health in the Squad Room was referred to your committee for study and report. E.J.FRIEDRICH, City Clerk Your Committee on Bldgs & Plats has investigated the above and has found: That at present time the Secretary of Board of Health has no quarters for an office space outside of her home. We therefore recommend; That a portion of the Squad Room be used for her headquarters. The office equipment consists of a desk,a chair and a small file for her records. S . Campag na J.W.Lemke The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Lemke iu concur in this report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said report concurred in. THE SEWER,DRAINAGE AND. SANITATION COMMITTEE: through its chairman, Alderman Dopheide, reported that the matter of correcting the drainage fault caused by the filling in of Prairie Avenue between Pearson Street and Des Plaines. Avenue is apparently a legal question. The motion was therefore made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Johnson to refer this matter to the City Attorney fox attention. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. THE WATER C0MMITTEE:had no report to offer. THE FIRE COMMITTEE: through its chairman Alderman Gar- land then introduced a proposed ordinance which w as read by the Clerk in its entirety for first reading entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES. The motion vas made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Carroll to suspend the rules and put this proposed ordinance upon its final passage. The Mayor put the question on the motion to put on passage and the Clerk called the roll with the following re- sult: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, DoJheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended and the proposed ordinance before the Council for final dispostion. The motion was then made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Lemke 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: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Fflu€haupt, Henrich, Garland, Dophedie, Friott, Lemke Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Wyor thereupon declared the motion carried and the ordinance finally passed. Mayor Ahbe then approved the said ordinance, and the Clerk attested the same. 47 6 THE FINANCE COMMTTTEE through its chairman Alder- man Pflughaupt then presented the following resolution adopted by the Board of Health; RESOLUTION WHEREAS: The Des Plaines Nurse and Welfare Associ- ation has engaged a full-time C.T.I.nurse for Immanuel Lutheran, St.Mary's and Riverview Schools and general public health work at a salary of150.00 per month and has requested the City of Des Plaines to contribute a monthly sum of $125.00 toward the said nurse's salay, and WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Des Plaines has appropriated and authorized the payment, beginning August lst,1937, of a salary of 4125.00 for nursing service to the person designated by the Board of Health of the City of Des Plaines, and WHEREAS: The Des Plaines Board of Health appreci- ates the value of the work done by the Des Plaines Nurse and Welfare Association and wishes to encourage the said association in its worthy endeavor; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Des Plaines Board of Health does hereby heartily approve the plan of the Des Plaines Nurse and 1.-elfare Association and hereby requests the City to pay its $125.00 monthly, not directly to the nurse, but to the Treasurer of the Des Plaines Nurse and Welfare Association, who in turn will add $25.00 monthly from the associationts funds and pay the nurse her regular $150.00 monthly salary. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Des Plaines and to the Secretary of the Des Plaines Nurse and Welfare Association. Adopted by the Des Plaines Board of Health this 13th day of September,A.D.1937. ELSIE XdLLER(Nrc.Louis A.) Secretary of the Des Plaines Board of Health. Mayor Ahbe ordered this resolution placed on file. Alderman PflUghaupt, Chairman of the Finance Committee, then introduced the following proposed resolution: 4170 Edgar T.Friedrich 4172 Harold Ahbe 4174 Natalie Gatzke 4176 Des Pl.M.Gales 4178 H.A.Becker 4180 E.Drexler 4182 F.Cheever 4184 A.D.Flentge 4186 B.C.Foote 4188 A.liennicott 4190 Tohnson E1.Shop RESOIWED 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 PAYY,ENT OF SAYE. 112.50 4171 Chas.M.Larson 83.33 70.00-4173 Pearl Koelling 55.00 17.00 4175 Frank A.Bremer .52 22.50 4177 PublicServ.Co 538.97 90.00 4179 R.Hammerl 80.00 77.50 4181 E.Meyer 74.25 74.25 4183 TAigham 74.25 74.25 4185 J.Grindley 74.25 74.25 4187 E.P.Strempel 74.25 50.00 4189 Purnell & Wilson 147.52 2.47 4191 Kenneth G.Meyer 104.17 1 1 4192 James Conte 4194 A.Radlein 4196 Public Serv.Co. 4198 Albert Ritter 4200 Clark & Holmes 4202 M.D.Welis 4204 Adolph Esser 4206 augh Moore 4208 John Krueger 421Q Louis Clinton 4212 A.Johnson 4214 Leonard Outland 4216 Mississippi Lime Co 4218 Public Serv.Co 4220 Gniot Bros Tire & Bat 4222 Frank A.Bremer & S 4224 Wth.Davies 4226 H.V.Logan 4228 C.E.Dye" 4230 P.S.Dean 4232 Chas.J.Johnson 4234 Louis Ones 4235 Ben H.Stangor 4237 Gniot Bros.Tire 4239 Fred Koelle 4241 Rolland Pagel 4243 Clark & Holmes 4245 Public Sery Co 4247 Perkins E1.Co &Bat 55.00 19.80 7.53 46.33 4.00 78.75 72.00 56.00 3.60 10.80 3.60 7.20 100.40 1.66 23.18 1.13 1.25 1.54 3.50 2.85 3.97 4.32 74.25 3.04 67.50 67.50 6.00 10.79 2,985.82 4193 E.Sims 21.60 4195 Public Serv.Co. 4.06 4197 Matt Mayer 32.95 4199 Bert Sweeney 54.24 4201 Gniot Bros. 27.15 4203 Roy Fisher 72.00 4205 Clem Knittle 56.00 4207 Fred Kaufman 34.00 4209 Bert Sweeney 4.52 4211 Albert Ritter 13.56 4213 E.Mensching 5.40 4215 Paul Intravartolo 7.20 4217 National Alum.Corp 5.44 4219 Clark & Holmes 1.00 4221 Neptune Meter Co 10.59 4223 R.Ruprecht 3.55 4225 F.E. *Reilly 5.00 4227 Herman Meuller 2.02 4229 J.L.McKinley .73 4231 C.LYord .98 4233 W.S.Kelly 1.16 4259 Rosen Francis & Rosen 050.00 (See Resolution 116 authorizing this expenditure.) 4236 Ray Kolze 67.50 4238 VOIDED 4240 Richard Guenther 67.50 4242 John Krueger 32.40 4244 Lund Bros 36.40 4246 Des Plaines Pub Co 3.50 Special Vouchers: 4169 D P Fire Pens.Fd. -8.42 4168 D P Pol.Pen Fund 121.72 4146 D P Garbage Acct 500.00 4145 D P Garbage Acct 500.00 4144 D P Vehicle Acct 500.00 4143 D P Vehicle Acct 500.00 4148 D P Garbage Fund 500.00 4147 D P Garbage Fund 500.00 4142 D P Road & Bridge 1,100.00 4141 Firemen Pens.Fund 277.45 4140 Police Pension Fund 6,021.89 4139 WalbeeKinder Treas233.58 (D P Fire Dept) 4138 City of D P Deprec.Acc 400.00 4137 City of DP Water Rev Bond Acct 6,441.25 4136 D P Gen Corp Acct 3,000.00 4248 Des Plaines Nurse & Welf. 125.00 4248 Des Pl.Nur:_e & Welf. 125.00 4250 P W A Pro j1692 D C.Acc 1212.30 4251 PWA Proj 1692 D 500.00 4252 PWA Prod 1692 D 500.00 4253 P. A Proj 1692 D 500.00 4254 PWA Proj 1692 D 500.00 4255 P V A Proj 1692 D 500.00 4256 AWA Proj 1692 D 500.00 4257 P W A Proj 1692 D 500.00 4258 PWA Proj 1692 D 287.70 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, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the fesolution adopted. 477 478 LiauoR PROHIBITED ON CITY PROPERTY: The Clerk then read a proposed ordinance for first reading entitled: AN ORDINANCE PREVENTING THE SALE OR CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS ON MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY. Mayor -Ahbe ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second reading. RE -ZONING The Clerk then read the following; RECOITENDATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: To the Honorable IL).yor and City Council City of Des Plaines. The Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Des Plaines on September 13,1937 at the hour of 8;00 at a public meeting held pursuant to legal notice thereof given according to law, duly considered the question of amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Des Plaines by taking the following described real estate out of the residential district, Area Distrct A, and placing it in industrial district, Area District C: The Et of the Et of the Southwest fractional quarter of Section 18, and all that part of the 11:t of the SEf of said. Section 18 which lies west of a line drawn parallel with and 800 feet distant, at right angles easterly from the center line of the Vest Wye track of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, as said track is now located and established, and northwesterly of the southeasterly right of way line of the main line right of way of the so-called. Des Plaines Valley Line of said Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company, all situated in Township 41 North, Range 12 East. That said Real estate'hereinabove described is bounded on the west by the City limits of Des Plaines, and on the southeast by the tight -of -way of the main line of the so-called Des Plaines Valley line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railwy Company, and the right- of-way of the West Wye track of the Chicago and North- Western Railway Company proceeds in a northerly and southerly direction through the middle of said area of land. This Board of Appeals, after duly considering the matter and hearing those in favor of and against Said proposition, finds that by reason Of the numerous railroads not only prbceeding through and bounding this Property; but lying to the northeast thereof, is best suited and adopted for industrial purposes. This Board believes that the right -of -ray of the Des Plaines Valley line creates a natural barrier against further developments to the northwest of de- sireable residential area. We, the undersigned, constituting the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City'of Des Plaines,- do thete- fbre-recommend that the following described real estate, to -wit: 479 The Ei- of the E - of the Southwest fractional quarter of Section 18, and all that part of the V of the SE- of said Section 18 which lies west of a line drawn parallel with and 800 feet distant, at right angles easterly from the center line of the West Wye track of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, as said track is now located and established, and northwesterly of the southeasterly right of way line of the main line right of way of the so-called Des Plaines Valley Line of said Chi cago and Northwestern Railway Company, all situated in Township 41 North, Range 12 East, be reclassified from residential District, Area District A, to industrial district, Area, District C, and recommend the adoption of the ordinance submitted herewith. BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF DES PLAII\ES Tohn Kray Charles Arbogast L.Washington T.i apieralski By.K.W.Dov ning,Secy. and also read for first reading the -proposed ordinance referred to in the above recommendation entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMNDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TC CLASSIPY,RIGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATIONS OF TRADES AND IN- DUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIED USES: TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE INTENSITY OF THE USE OF LOT AREAS AND TO REGULATE AND DETER1 INE THE AREA OF YARDS, COURTS Ai'D OTHER OPEN SPACES WITHIN AND SURROUNDING SUCH BUILDINGS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE BOUNDARIES Or DISTRICTS FOR THE SAID PURPOSES AND PRESCRIBING PEN- ALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS" PASSED ON THE FIFTH DAY OF FEBRUARY,A.D. 1923, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED. Mayor Ahbe ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second reading. LIBRARY'S SHARE OF BUILDING OPERATION: The Clerk then read the following: September 14th,1937 Honorable Mayor & City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlemen: As Secretary pro tem of the Council, sitting as a Committee of the whole, I wish to report the following to -wits The Committee recommends that the City Council adopt the following propositions -e (1)That the -Library Board Assts 25 0 of the cost of heating the entire Municipal Building as evi- denced by the report of City Engineer,E.N.Fletcher, in letter addressed to the Board of Local Improve- ments, Des Plaines,Illinois, dated September 7,1937, attached hereto. (2)That the Library Board assure their proportion of building insurance subject to percentage recommended by the City Engineer of the City of Des Plaines. (3)That the Library Board assume all obligations in- curred by the -said Library Board for the operation and maintenance of premises restricted to Library Board use, and in any event, such other expenses as recited in the Appropriation Ordinance for 1937 480 and all future Appropriation Ordinances approved by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines. (4)To appropriate the Library Board portion of present Municipal Building as a separate unit distinct from remainder of building thereby granting supervision of that portion to the responsibility of the Library Board. Respectfully submitted, ALTER L.DOPHEIDE Secretary pro tem - Council of the hole Dated September l3th,1937. The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by .eflug- haupt to amend this report by adding thereto the words: 1#(5)That the Library Board pay to the General Fund of the City the sum of $.300.00 for the Library's portion of grading and landscaping of the grounds about the new building. * The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the report so amended. The motion was then made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Pflughaupt to concur in this report as amended. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the report as amended, concurred in. following: NURSE & WELFARE TAG DAY: The Clerk then read the DES PLAINES NURSE & WELFARE ASSOCIATION September 17 1937 Mr.Edgar J.Friedrich City Clerk Des Plaines,I11. Dear Sir: The Des Plaines Nurse & Welfare 'would like to obtain a permit for a tag day on Saturday, October 2,1937 in case of rain for the following saturday October 9th,1937. Kindly send reply to me. Mrs.James Fothas,Sec. 1754 Lincoln Ave. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Henrich to grant this request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: The Clerk then read the following: Des Plaines,Illinois September 20,197 Mayor of City of Des Plaines,I11. Dear Sir: On August 16,1937 1 had an accident to my car on the crossing at River Road and Ellinwood Street where there was no barricade and I drove my car into the opening causing damage to the car in the amount of 4130.62 for which I have a bill from the Chevrolet labtor Sales. I believe the city is liable for the damage and expense I have had and I will be clad to hear from you at your early convenience. Ernest Nolte 1296 Cora St Des Plaines,I11. 481; The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Pflughaupt to refer this claim to the City Attorney. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. STOP SIGNS -CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB: The Clerk then read the following letter for the information of the Council: Accident Prevention Bureau CITY OF DES PLAINES POLICE DEPT September 19 1937 Hon.Theo.Schwanbeck Alderman Fifth Ward City of Des Plaines Des Plaines,I11. Dear Mr.Schwanbeck: This bureau has just recently been assured by the Chicago Motor Club that their "Sign Truck" will be in our city on Thursday September 23, to place the "Stop" signs on Thacker Street, and all other streets where signs will be of benefit to the motoring public. Hoping this will meet with your approval, Very truly yours. ERNEST H.DREXLER, Sergt of Police The Mayor ordered this letter placed on file. PETITION FOR RE -ZONING: Alderman Lemke then sub- mitted the following petition which was read by the Clerk: To the Zoning Board of Appeals City of Des Plaines,Illinois We the undersigned, residents of the vicinity of the intersection of Prairie and Second Avenues, in the City of Des Plaines,Illinois, hereby express our wish to have the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Des Plaines,Illinois, changed to provide for the followings Lot No.eight (81 in Block No.29 (29), Des Plaines Manor Subdivision, Tract No.2, occupying the Southeast corner of the inter- section of Prairie and Second Avenues, not occupied by a residence known as 1005 Prairie Avenue, to be re -zoned to allow for the erection and use of business buildings thereon. Signed by: John alter and 33 other citizens. 1033 Prairie Ave. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Pflughaupt to refer this petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. P.4'+.A.PROJECT 7270 -B -W CONSTRUCTION CO: Kenneth G. Meyer, City Attorney, then read the following proposed resolution: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE.RETAINING OF THE FIRM OF ROSEN,FRANCIS & ROSEN,ATTOR1flDYS- AT -LAW, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES IN THE CASE OF CITY OF DES PLAINES vs. B -W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AMERICAN SURETY COM- PANY. WHEREAS, The City of Des Plaines did heretofore 482 enter into a contract with B -W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY whereby the said B -W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY agreed to furnish all nec- essary labor and material under Section A of a contract for the erection of a water softening plant and reservoir known as P W A Project 47270; and. WHEREAS, the said BAI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY defaulted under their contract, thereby making it necessary for the CITY OF DES PLAINES to relet Section a of said contract to another contractor; and WHEREAS, the CITY OF DES PLAINES suffered and in- curred damages in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000•00); and WHEREAS, this City Council desires that legal action be taken against the said B -W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY and the AMERICAN SURETY COMPANY, the surety on the performance bond of the B -W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: and WHEREAS,KENNETH G.MEYER the City Attorney of this City will be a material uitnesA in said case and thereby be unable to appear of record in said case; and WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore duly appro- priated and set apart from the water department, funds to de fray the expense of anticipated litigation in this matter; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the CITY OF DES PLAINES, Cook County, Illinois; (1) That the Iaw firm of ROSEN, FRANCIS & ROSEN be and it hereby is retained by the CITY OP DES PLAINES to represent it in obtaining settlement from B -W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY and the AEERICAN SURETY COMPANY OF NEW YORK, or either of them, and that said firm of ROSEN, FRANCIS & ROSEN be and it is authorized to file suit against the said B -W CONSTRUCTION CONPANY and AMERICAN SURETY COMPANY OF NEW YORK, if an amicable adjustment satisfactory to this Council cannot be obtained without litigation. (2)BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Des Plaines shall pay unto the firm of ROSEN, FRANCIS & ROSEN, a retainer fee of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars (750.00) and tventy-five per cent (25%) of the amount ultimately re- covered from the B4, CONSTRUCTION COMPANY and the AMERICAN SURETY COMPANY OF KEW YORK, with the understanding that the retainer fee of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) shall be credited against the total fee earned. (3)ii IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) be paid to ROSEN, FRANCIS & ROSEN at once from the appropriation therefor in the Water Department, and the Mayor, Clerk and. Treasurer be and they are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the proper war- rant, voucher and check therefor. (4)BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all costs of suit such as filing fees, Sheriff1s fees, Reporter's fees, and other costs of litigation be paid by this City from said appropriation in said Water Department, upon the approval of such expenditure by KENNETH G.MEYER, City Attorney. 483 (5)BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall constitute a contract between this City and the firm of ROSEN,FRANCIS & ROSEN, and the City Clerk is instructed to send a certified copy of this resolution totOSEN, FRANCIS & ROSEN, 10 South LaSalle Street, Chicago,Illinois. Passed this day of September,A.D.1937. CITY CLERK Approved this day of September A.D.1937 Mayor The motion was made by Alderman Lemke 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, Pflughaupt, Henr ch, Garland, Dopheide Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. SURFACI1G RIVERVIEW STREETS: The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Campagna to instruct the City Engineer to file an application for a grant with the Works Prograss Administration for the improvement of certain streets in Riverview and Marion Street as previously outlined. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PROVIDING; DESK IP ATTORNEY AND ENGINEER: The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Dopheide to refer the matter of providing suitable desks in the Council Chambers for the City Attorney and the City Engineer, to the Committee on Public Works, Buildings and Plats with power to act. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Carroll to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held September 7,1937. The "motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. P.W.A.PROJECT 1692-D: The Clerk then read the following letter: FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS Mr.Charles M.Lars on City Treasurer Des Pluines,Illinois Re: City of Des Plaines City Hall. Dear Sir: We are in receipt of a copy of the Final Audit for the captioned docket (1692 D) which indicated that $5000.00 had been transferred from the Construction Fund of this docket to the Construction Fund of Docket 111.7270 and that the Construction Account of the subject Docket now lacks funds to cover the cost of the work in the amount of $1,212.30. Before Final Project Change Order can be issued and before the Final Grant Requisition can be honored, it will be necessary that we be furnished with a copy of a bank deposit statement showing that at least $1,212.30 has been re -deposited in the Construction Account. Very truly yours. IN .0 .AXTELL Acting State Director For the Administrator 484 The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Henrich to direct the Mayor and City Clerk to draw warrants on the Water Fund in the sum of $5,000.00 in favor of the construction Account for P W A Project #1692 D (Mew Municipal Building) in order to repay the loan of $5,000.00 referred to in the above letter and provide sufficient funds in the Construction Account for P W A Project #7270. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Pflughaupt. Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. (Alderman Johnson was absent during this roll call.) The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Campagna tp adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamatidn whereupon the Mayor degiored the motion carried and the Council regularly adjuurned. -- NO 4- RICH,City Cle MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 4th DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D.1937. GALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M.Ahbe presiding, with Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. Aderman Henrich was absent during this roll call but arrived shortly thereafter. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerk then read the report for September 1937 of H.A.Becker, Captain of Police, as well as the report for September 1937 of Edgar J.Friedrich, City Clerk. MAYOR AHBE ordered these reports placed on file. THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMUTTTEE: had no report to offer. THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE: had no report to offer. THE its chairman, who presented new Municipal Council. COMMITTEE nN PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS & PLAT4,through Alderman Campagna then introduced Mr.Carter Jenkins, a proposed landscaping plan for the park about the Building, and carefully explained the plan to the The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Carroll that the Council thankfully accept this plan, and that the Clerk be instructed to send Mr.Jenkins and his associates a letter of thanks for this fine civic contribution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.