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07/18/1938666 The motion waS made by Alderman ienrieh and seconded by Alderman Garland to refer to the Streets & Sidewalks Committee and the City Engineer, the matter of working out details for a comprehensive sidewalk repair program with W.P.A. aid, in which the sponsors share of the program is to be contributed by the owners of property adjacent to such sidewalks as need repair. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the chair declared the motion carried. DRIVEWAYS - TEMPORARY & PERMANENT: The Council then informally discussed the matter of driveway construction. During the course of the discussion the Clerk read to the Council the "Temporary Driveway Ordinance" adopted January 6, 1930 as well as the "Permanent Driveway Ordinance" adopted July 21, 1910. After a brief discussion the motion was made by Alderman. Dopheide and seconded by Alderman Schwanbeck to refer these two ordinances to the City Attorney with instructions to prepare amending ordin- ances embodying the suggestions contributed in the discussion. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the chair declared the motion carried. UNFAVORABLE FLOOD PUBLICITY: In view of the unfavorable publicity received by the City in the Chicago Tribune and other metropolitan newspapers, the motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Alderman Dopheide to instruct the chairman of the Sewer, Drainage, and Sanitation Committee to write to the Chicago Tribune and protest against such unwarranted publicity; and to write also to the other Chicago newspapers and insert a statement of true conditions into 'The Voice of the People" and similar columns to correct the erroneous impression created by the Chicago newspapers. The Lotion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the chair declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Trie motion was made by Alderman Schwanheck and seconded by Alderman Dopheide to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the chair declared the motion carried and the council regularly 4orr -..� EDG DRICH, City Cie k MINUTES OP THE REGULAR COUNCIL ¥1 TING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHASERS ON MONDAY, JULY 18, 1938 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, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna responding to the roll call. Alderman Pflughaupt was absent during the entire meeting. THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE: had no report to offer. THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEA through its Chairman, Alderman Schwanbeck reported orally on the problem referred to his committee pertaining to set up a city-wide sidewalk repair program in which the sponsor's (City's) share is to be contributed by the benefitted property owners. He reported that a W.P.A. project was approved by the W.P.A. over a year ago covering a city-wide sidewalk repair program in which the sponsor's contribution amounts to about $1,900.00 or about tencents (10%) per square foot of sidewalks replaced, and five cents (54) per square foot of sidewalk raised and levelled. He therefore asked further information as to how the $1,900.00 is to be raised for this proposed project. The motion was made by A.lderrnan Schwanbeck and seconded by Alder- man Carroll that this matter remain in the hands of the com- mittee and that the committee be authorized and directed to circularize the city both by mail and by newpaper publicity asking such as are interested to return a coupon to the City Clerk stating the number of sidewalk squares which require repair adjacent to their property and agreeing to pay for the said repairs at the stipulated rate of sponsor contribution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS, AND PLATS had no report to offer. THE SEWER, DRAINAGE, AND SANITATION COMfai I T TEE through its chairman Alderman Dopheide then reported orally that the necessary sewers and catchbasins at Alles Avenue and Perry Street have been properly repaired and that no further complaints of sewer gas odors are anticipated. The Clerk then also read the following report: To the Chairman Dopheide, Sewer, Drainage, and Sanitation committee, at the adjourned meeting of the City Council, held July 11, 1938, the following matter was referred to your committee: The matter of writing the Chicago Tribune and other Chicago newspapers correcting the erroneous impressions regarding flood damages in Des Plaines created by pictures and articles in the various Chicago newspapers. E.J.Friedrich, City Clerk To the Mayor and City Council: Your Committee on Sewer, Drain- age and Sanitation has investigated the above and has found: The committee has written letters to all Chicago Newspapers on the above subject and wish to report a favorable response in the form of the desired publicity from each of these newspapers. Signed, Committee, 7. Dopheide Elmer Johnson T. Schwanbeck Alderman Dopheide then requested the Clerk to read the fol- lowing letter which was sent to all Chicago Newspapers: Mr R.M. Lee, Manager Editor Chicago Tribune Chicago, Illinois Dear Mr. Lee: July 14, 1938 At a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, called by Mayor Hobart M. Ahbe, Monday, J3tly 11, 1938, I was requested, as Chairman of the Sanitation Committee of our City, to communicate with you in an effort to enlist your cooperation in explaining to the public at large that our City is of the belief that the recent publicity in connection with the unprecedented flooding of certain areas in and around Des Plaines may, to a certain degree, have been misinterpreted. We realize that the condition was of such a nature that it would be naturally news to outsiders, but we are sat- isfied that it was also of equal importance to the citizena of our City, inasmuch as the condition was wholly unprecedented and resulted, as you know, from a tremendous rainfall in the northern part of our State, which in some places was recorded as 7 inches. It is only natural that this deluge, affecting the tributaries of the Des Plaines River, would create an abnor- mally high crest, resulting in the inundation of the area im- mediately adjacent the river when it finally reached our City. It is an established fact that amorg the oldest residents of Des Plaines, there are none who remember of a condition even partially equal to this one since 1881. The Des Plaines River is capable of carrying huge volumes of water and it is only such torrential rains, finding their way to the river, which compel it to go out of bounds. �e would enlist your cooperation in dispelling from the minds of your readers any conclusion which may hove 668 been gathered from the recent publicity that Des Plaines is to be regarded as a community threatened by constant flood. W1thin the City proper, the west bank of the river is almoit completely occupied by improved property. The homes of such prominent residents as Attorney Kenneth G, Meyer, Master of Chancery Ning Eley, Dr. C.A. Earl, and many others are located on the river bank. They would naturally have located elsewhere if flood condi- tions were prevalent. As a matter of fact, a compara- tively small area of the City was affected by high water. Altogether, we feel that our City is not only one of rare natural beauty, with a glorious histor- ical background, but one which disposes to grow even more so with the coming years. It is a community which wel- comes prospective home owners who appreciate a suburb adjoining Chicago but still possessing the tranquillity of suburban peace and quiet. Therefore, the Mayor and City Council would deeply appreciate your generous cooperation in conveying to your many readers the facts disclosed above to counter- act any possible misinterpretation of the news. I remain Thanking you in advance for your courtesy, Very truly yours, Signed WALTER L. DOPHEIDE, Chairman, Sanitation Committee Clippings from the Chicago Evening American and the Chicago Herald and Examiner were also read by the Clerk. read the THE WATER COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE FIRE COMMITM had no report to offer. THE BAND COMMITIM had no report to offer. STATE REJECTS MATERIAL AWARD: The Clerk then following letter: Mr. Edgar J. City Clerk City Hall Des Plainea, Dear Sir: DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS Office of District Engineer 35 East Wacker Drive Chicago Friedrich, Illinois July 16, 1938 This acknowledges receipt on July 15, 1938 of three copies of a Confirmation of Award of Materials awarding the purchase of 1700 cubic yards of crushed stone to the Meyer Coal and Material Company, also three copies of a Confirmation of Award of Materials awarding the purchase of 400 cubic yards of screenings to the same dealer. Please be advised that it is satisfactovinsofar as this department is concerned to purchase the crusiled stone from the Meyer Coal and Material Company as they submitted the lowest price for this material at your let- ting of July 11, 1938. 1 am not able to approve the purchase of screen- ings from the Meyer Coal and Material Company as the At- wood -Davis Sand Company submitted the lowest price at your above mentioned letting. 669 The specifications under whish White Street is being improved require,that the proposal guarantee accompanying bids shall be a cashier's check or a bank draft. In awarding the purchase of material to the Meyer Coal and Material Company the City Council has declared the Atwood - Davis Sand Company's bid irregular since they submitted no proposal guarantee. It is my opinion that the bid of the Meyer Coal & Material Company is just as irregular since they used a bid bond in lieu of a cashier's check or bank draft. I am returning herewith 2 copies of the Confir- mation of Award for crushed stone and all three copies of the Confirmation of Award for screenings. Very truly yours, Signed KENDRICK HARGER, District Engineer The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Alderman Campagna that inasmuch as the State Highway Department insists upon awarding the screenings contract to Atwood -Davis Sand Company the award be made to the said Company. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. CLAIM - ECONOMY. PLUMBING _& HEATING CO: The Clerk then read the following letter: City Council, July 14, 1938 Municipal Building, Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: I wish to advise in connection with the above case which has been pending in court and on the trial call on several occasions, that I have been endeavoring to arrange conferences between Mr. Robinson, the attorney for the plain- tiff, and myself, in order to settle this matter, inasmuch as Mr. Robinson informs me that the greater portion of plain- tiff's claim is unjust in that the items they claim payment for as extra labor and material were called for in their original contract. In re: Economy Plumbing & Heating Company claim of $1,838.34. I was unable to have Mr. Robinson in court in order to try this case, and the court was going to force me to trial unless I would get a report from the Engineer as to wkt amounts were not disputed, and accordingly Mr. Robinson advised me as of July 9th, that of the total amount claimed by the plaintiff, there were four items totaling $255.93 which were just claims for extras, and accordingly, on July 13th judgment was entered against the City. of Des Plaines in favor of Economy Plumbing and Heating Company for $255.93, and the case continued as to the balance of plaintiff's claim to September 20, 1938. I therefore recommend that said sum of $255.93 be paid from the water account, and I ask that the check in payment of this amount be delivered to me so that I can obtain a satisfaction of this judgment at the time I deliver the check to the attorney for the plaintiff. I will advise you in due course as to how much of the remainder of plaintiff's claim Mr. Robinson considers as legitimate. Very truly yours, Signed, KENNETH G. MEYER, City Attorney, City of Des Plaines, Illinois 670 The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Alderman Dopheide to instruct the Mayor -and City Clerk to draw a warrant upon the Water Auld payable to the Economy Plumbing and Heating Company in payment of the said claim of $255.93.(See resolution approving bills in these minutes.) The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Carroll, Johnson, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. DISCONNECTION MX CITY - PITT PROPERTY: The Clerk then read the following letter: MADDEN, MECCIA & MEYER Attorneys at Law Chicago City Council, City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois July 14, 1938 In re: Alice Pitt, et al vs. City of Des Plaines Disannexation. Gentlemen: Please be advised that the above case which in- volved the petitiontto disannex the West 32 acre of the Southeast Quarter (-) of the Southwest Quarter (T) of Section 28, was on for hearing today, and because the land in question met all the requirements of the statute, the Court entered an order permitting said land to be discon- nected. There is enclosed a part of the City Map de- finitely showing the land in question, and I suggest that the boundaries on our City Atlas be corrected to comply with the Court order as of today. Very truly yours, Signed, KENNETH G. MEYER, City Attorney City of Des Plaines, Illinois The Mayor ordered this letter placed on file. OBJECT TO MISLEADING TAM -RATE PUBLICITY: The Clerk then read the following letter: Chicago Herald & Examiner 326 West Madison Street Chicago, Illinois July 14, 1938 Atten: Editor, Metropolitan Section of the Northwest Area. Gentlemen: As City attorney of the City of Des Plaines I write you with respect to the article appearing in your Metropolitan Section entitled "Citizens Flee Des Plaines Taxes," (Sunday, July 10th issue). I was interviewed over the telephone about this subject matter by a reporter from your office, whom I 'believe was Mr. McCloud, and while the facts set forth in the article are not distorted, the headline to the column in my opinion is mot unfair to the City of Des Plaines, as it would give the impression to the majority of your readers that the city taxes were exorbitant, and such an im- pression can have only one effect, and that is to deter the future growth of this City. If you will compare the tax rate of the City of Des Plaines with other cities of corresponding size in the northwest area, you will fidd that our tax rate is not exorbitant. I have been called upon in the past on many occasions by your reporter for information concerning Des Plaines and have willingly cooperated with him. However, if the City is to get un- favorable publicity I shall discontinue cooperating with your reporters and they can obtain their information elsewhere. For your further information I wish to advise that at its regular meeting July 11, the city Council publicly censored the article about which this letter is written. KENNETH G. MEYER 6'71 After a brief discussion the Mayor ordered this letter placed on file. PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK ACROSS C & N.W. TRACKS: The City Attorney then submitted the following proposed resolution which was read by the Clerk: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines desires to construct a cement sidewalk across the right-of-way of the Chicago & Norte: *extern Railroad in line with the Easterly sidewalk of Graceland Avenue, and WHEREAS, the said railroad company through Charles P. Megan, Trustee of Property of the said company has sub- mitted an agreement and specifications dated August 18th, 1937, which agreement and specifications are attached hereto and made a part hereof, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve the said agreement and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and dir- ected to execute the said agreement for and in the name of the City of Des Plaines. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines this day of A.D. 1938. The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Lemke to adopt this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. C & N.W. FLAGMEN OPERATING TRAFFIC LIGHTS: The Clerk then read the following letter: MADDEN, MECCIA & MEYER July 8, 1938 City Clerk Municipal Building Des Plaines, I11. Dear Sir: In connection with the agreement between the City and the Railway concerning the operation of the automatic stop -and -go lights, I wish to advise that the form of agree- ment as submitted by the Railway in their letter of May 24, 1938, and enclosed herewith, is in my opinion proper to be signed by the City. I enclose an ordinance with the agreement which will repeal a previous ordinance passed on this subject. Very truly yours, Signed, KENNETH G. MEYER, City Attorney for- the City of Des Plaines, Ill. and then read the following proposed ordinance for first reading: AN ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines is establishing highway traffic signals at the intersection of River Road and Northwest Highway and also at Lee Street and Northwest Highway adjacent to the tracks of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway ComiJany. . 672 WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines is desirous of coordinating the highway traffic signals at said intersections with the crossing protection maintained by the Chicago and. Northwestern Railway Company at said. River Road and Lee Street, and. WHEREAS, said Railway Company will agree to such coordination, subject however, to certain conditions: THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of Des Plaines be and he is hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Des Plaines to enter into a written agreement with Charles P. Megan as Trustee of the property of Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company which shall outline the plan for coordinating said highway traffic signals and railway crossing protection and shall provide certain indemnificationfbr said. Railway Company. Said agreement shall be in words and figures as set forth in the form attached hereto, marked "Exhibit JP and hereby made a part hereof. Said agreement shall be approved by the Mayor of the City of Des Plaines. Section 2. This ordinance shall be in force from and after its passage. Section 1. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PASSED tnis day of A.D. 1938 APPROVED this City Clerk day of A.D. 1938 Mayor Mayor Ahbe ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second reading at the nexEregular council meeting. DEMOLISHING RESIDENCE AT 122 PRAIRIE AVENUE: Alderman Campagna, Chairman of the Committee on Public orks, Buildings, and Plats suggested demolishing the vacant and poorly maintained residence at 1223 Prairie Avenue. The motion was made by Alder- man Garland and seconded by Alderman Dopheide to refer this matter to the City Attorney with instructions to take the nece- ssary legal steps to enable the City to demolish the said building. The motion:was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. W.P.A. TREE TRIMMING PRO,KCT: The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Alderman Johnson to in- struct Edgar N. Fletaher, City Engineer, to file an application with W.P.A. authorities for a city-wide tree trimming project, the City's share as sponsor's contribution for the said project not to exceed $100.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk celled the roll with the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. URGE COUNTY ZONING: Alderman Garland then introduced the following proposed resolution: 673 A RESOLUTION URGING ZONING FOR UNINCORPORATED AREAS WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines, as well as many other municipalities in Cook County, are bounded by unincorporated areas, and WHEREAS, the said unincorporated areas are beyond, the jurisdiction of the various municipalities and are therefore wholly unrestricted and subject to no zoning regulations whatsoever, and AREAS, there has been a rapid increase in building in such unincorporated areas, without any regard for building lines, beauty, order, safety, or type of construotion,and AREAS, such developments mar the approaches to many cities and villages and constitute a definite encroachment upon the property values of incorporated municipalities, and AREAS, recent legislation authorizes county boards in the State of Illinois to appoint County Zoning Commissions for the purpose of adopting and enforcing appropriate zoning restrictions for such unincorporated areas lying outside of cities and villages. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of:the City of Des Plaines, Cook County,. Illinois, that the Board of County Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, be and it is hereby urged to proceed at once to pass legislation creating a County Zoning Commission for Cook County, appoint the members to the said Zoning Commission, and adopt and enforce appropriate zoning restrictions in unincorporated areas within Gook County, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of Des Plaines be and he is hereby directed to forward forthwith to the Board of County Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, a certified copy of this resolution. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines this day of.D. 1938. EDGAR J. FRIEDRICH, City Clerk. The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Lemke to adopt this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. The motion was then made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Johnson to instruct the Clerk to send copies of this resolution to the various civic and service organizations of Des Plaines._ The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: In the absence of Alderman Pflughaupt, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Alderman Carroll, member of the said committee introduced the following proposed resolution: 674 RESOLVED THAT TBE FOLLOWING BILLS AND WATES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF TBE SAME. 1406 Public Service Co 1408 Public Service Go 1410 Public Service Go 1412 Public Service Co 1415 Ditto, Inc 1417 City Clerk Petty Cash 1419 Des Plaines Cafe 1421 John Krueger 1423 Albert Ritter 1425 Mike Mihalo 1427 S.A. Jackson 1429 Joe Palmer 1431 H. Haedike 1433 Frank Harvey % Mid.Tel.Co 1435 Bert Sweeney 1437 Fred Tegtmeier 1439 Penn. Salt Mfg. Go 1441 Roosevelt Cartage Go 1443 Maine Motors, Inc 1445 Geo Framberg 1447 Miles Courtney 1449 R.E. Lapham 1451 Des Plaines Pubi. Go 31.86 1407 8.60 1409 1.84 1411 5.24 1414 1.11 1416 5.00 1418 9.74 1420 2.25 1422 25.00 1424 18.00 1426 14.40 1428 7.20 1430 3.60 1432 84.20 1434 10.00 1436 3.60 1438 11.25 1440 2.41 1442 .11 1444 .75 1446 2.02 1448 1.33 1450 10.50 1452 1453 Ill.Wis.Concrete Pipe & T1e123.48 1454 1455 Blenkle Goal & Matl Co 132.50 1456 1457 Des Plaines Lbr & Coal 22.00 1458 1459 Economy Plumbing & Heating 255.93 Paid Tp: CASH TRANSFER WARRANTS Motor Fuel Tax Cash To refund to the Motor Fuel Tax Fund items disallowed by State as per Motor Fuel Tax audit dated May 18, 1938 From Gen Corp Gash Vehicle Gash Public Service Co Public Service Go Public Service Co Chas. M. Larson A. Kennicott Kartless Austin Bert Sweeney Bert Sweeney Fred Tegtmeier Ray Palmer Fritz Wettin G. Kaufman Lake -Cook Farm Fred Kaufman G. Kaufman S.A. Jackson E.I. DuPont DeNemour Addressograph Sales Ed Helfers Joe Behm .9 Robert Mares 1.37 H. Faelz 1.85 Des Plaines Publ Co 5.35 Henry Hacker, Jr 45.90 Des Plaines Lbr & Coal;60.85 Andrew McElligott 168.10 Len Suply 590.47 4.52 15.50 25.03 50.00 1.50 5.00 47.50 24.30 16.20 12.60 3.60 5.45 79.20 3.60 3.60 s 37.17 2.66 3.1 Water Revenue Bond Cash Water Depreciation Cash General Corporate Cash $200.00 454.28 To pay into Water Revenue Bond. Cash & Water Deprec- ation cash the monthly/err- ulated by the Water Revenue Bond Ordinance for July, 1938 Water Free Cash 1,264.25 Water Free Cash 80.00 To charge Water, Garbage, and. Vehicle funds their respective monthly shares of administrative expense for July, 1938, incurred by General Corporate Fund on account of said Funds Water 400.00 Garbage 200.00 Vehicle 250.00 The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Alderman Garland, to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the Council having at hand a copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting held. July 5, 1938 as well as a copy of the minutes of the adjourned Council meeting held July 11, 1938, the motion was made by Alder- man Garland and seconded by Alderman Campagna to approve the said two sets of minutes as written. The Motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared he motion carried and the said minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Alderman Carroll to adjourn.. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. CH, City lerk mums OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1938 AT 8:00 P.M. 675 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M. Ahbe, presiding, with Aldermen Pflughaupt, Hen- rich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, and Campagna responding to the roll call. Aldermen Johnson and Schwanbeck were absent during this roll call but arrived soon thereafter. Alderman Carroll was absent during the entire meeting. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerk then read the fol- lowing reports: The report for July, 1938, of Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk. The report for July, 1938, of Chas. M. Larson, City Treasurer. The Clerk also distributed to each Alderman and the Mayor a copy of the Semi -Annual Report of the City Clerk covering operations for the first six months of 1938. Mayor Ahbe ordered these reports placed on file. THE JUDICIARY & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE :had no report to offer. THE POLICE & LICENSE COMMITTEE: In the absence of Alderman Carroll, chairman of the Police and License Committee, Alderman Dopheide, a member of the said committee, reported that Patrolman Erwin Strempel suffered an accident while on duty as motorcycle patrolman, fracturing and arm and a leg. He further reported that the American Legion Post No.36 has supplied the City with a screen door for the Police Headquarters in appreciation for services rendered in connec- tion with the recent American Legion Carnival. The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide to instruct the Clerk to write an appropriate letter of thanks to the American Legion for this gift. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. THE STREETS & SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE had no report to THE COMMITrAh ON PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PLATS had no report to offer. offer. THE WATER COMMITTEE had no report to offer. ltJJ SEWER . DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE: The Clerk then read the following report: To the Chairman W.Dopheide, Sewer, Drainage, and Sanitation Committee, at the meeting of the City Council, held May 16, 1938, the following matter was refer- red to your committee: The matter of taking steps to eliminate sewer gas smell in the neighborhood of the intersection of Perry Street and Alies Avenue was referred to your committee with power to act. Your Committee on Sewer, Drainage, and Sanitation has investigated the above and has taken steps to correct the con- dition by rebuilding three cathch basins at this intersection. Signed. Committee, W. Dopheide Elmer W. Johnson