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02/06/193965 MAKING PROVISIONS FOR SKATING: Alderman Dopheide reported that an agreement has been reached between the Water Department, the Fire Department, the Park District and the Public Schools to provide public ice skating rinks by the following means: The Water Department will furnish the necessary water, the Fire Department will furnish the equip- ment for flooding, the Park District will furnish the labor and the schools will furnish the areas to be flooded. ADJOURNMENT: : The, ,motion was made by Alderman Pflug- haupt and seconded by Alderman Henrich to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mavor declared the motion carried and the C no '= a:ularly adjourned. ,/EDRICH, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUN- CIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1919 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, Friott, Lemke, Schwan. - beck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk re- po;rted allmembers of the Council present. -REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerk then submitted the following reports: The report for January, The report for January, to offer. 1939 of Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk 1939 of Charles M. Larson, City Treasurer THE JUDICIARY & ASSESSMENT CO MITTEF, had no report THE POLICE & LICENSE COMMITTEE through its chairman Alderman Carroll reported that the revision of the draft of the proposed Uniform Traffic Code is being completed and should be ready for second reading in the near future. THE STREETS & SIDEWALKKS COMMITTEE: The Clerk then read the following report: To: Theo. Schwanbeck, Chairman, Streets & Sidewalks Committee Des Plaines Rafety Council E.N. Fletcher, City Engineer State Highway Department at the meeting of the City Council, held January 16, 1939 the following matter was referred to you: The matter of studying the Stop and Go Traffic Control system at the intersection of Lee St. and Miner St., as well as at the intersection of Lee St. and Ellinwood St.-, with a view toward making such alterations or additions as would eliminate alleged hazards at the said intersections. the Council should be pleased to have your recommenda- tions as soon as possible. E.J. Friedrich, City Clerk 66 To the Mayor and City Council: Your Committee on Streets & Sidewalks has investigated the above and has found the following to be the recommendation of the special committee appointed to study tne Stop and Go Traffic Control System: Vie recommend that the Traffic Lights at the Railway Tracks be fitted with cylinders so that they cannot be seen by the East and West Bound Traffic. We believe that this will solve most of the present traffic problems at this intersection. In view of the fact that we have under consideration the installation of Safety Gates at this Railway Grossing, which, if installed, may make it necessary to make several changes in the arrangement of the Stop and Go lights, we do not believe it advisable to make any radical changes at this time. We, your Committee on Streets and Sidewalks, there- fore recommend: that the Supt. of Public Works be authorized to install cylinders on the Stop and Go Lights at the Railway Tracks. Signed, Committee: Theo. Schwanbeck H.E. Friott S. Campagna The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Alderman r'riott to concur,in this report.It'd motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and tne report concurred in. THE SEWER, DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE through its chairman Alderman Dopheide reported that his committee intends to discuss the proposed "Cumberland Sewer" with such civic groups as the Izaak Walton League, the Lions Club and others in a meeting called for that purpose to be held Feb- ruary 15, 1939. THE WATER COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE FIRE COMMITTEE through its chairman Alderman Garland submitted the following letter together witri the report referred to therein: CITY OF DES PLAINES Fire Department Des Plaines Jan. 24, 1939 Mayor Hobart Ahbe, And Members of tne City Council, Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: We are herewith submitting A copy of our Secretary's manual report, snowing the work accomplished-, and the activi- ty of our Department for the year 193d. Thanking you for the wonderful cooperation afforded us last year, we are Respectfully yours, DES PLAINES FIRE DEPART4ENT . Signed: H. WOLF, Secy. Mayor Ahbe ordered this letter together with the report referred therein placed on file. 67 THE BAND COMMITTEE through its chairman Alderman Henrich reported that the officers of the Municipal Band have been informed that the City could spend no more than ,$200.00 for Municipal stand purposes during 1939. THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE consisting of the two Aldermen of the First Ward reported, through Alderman Carroll its chair- man, that the matter of cindering streets and providing ice skating ponds in the First Ward have been satisfactorily dis- posed of. BOECKENHAUER vs CITY OF DES PLAINES: The Clerk then read the following letter: MADDEN, MECC IA & M1 YER Attorneys at Law Chicago Feb. 2, 1939 City Council City of Des Plaines Illinois in re: ,.Torn Boeckenhauer vs City of Des Plaines Superior U.ourt case #37C 2357 Gentlemen: This letter is to formally inform you that Judge, Posanski, of the Superior Court, on January 27, 1939 overruled the City's motion for directed verdict and also overruled the City's motion for new trial, and entered judgement on the Jury's verdict, which judgement is in the amount of 1,433.00. It is difficult to advise you definitely whether or not to appeal this decision and 1 suggest that the matter of deciding :whether to appeal be referred to the proper committee for further consideration. Very truly yours, Signed: KENNETH G. lut1+,YER, City Attorney FRIEDRICH vs CITY OF DES P'LAINES: rienneth G. Meyer, City Attorney reported that he has filed an appearance in the case of Edgar J. Friedrich vs the Uity of Des Plaines. ORDINANCE REGULATING VEGETABLE WASHERS: The Clerk then read for second reading a proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF USE OF CITY SEWERS BY PERSONS, FIRIS OR CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF WAS_iING OR CLEAN— ING VEGETABLES AND FRUITS. The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Alderman Friott to finally pass and adopt this proposed or- dinance. ihe Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, John, son, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance passed. The motion was then made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Alderman Lemke to order the said ordinance published in the Des Plaines Suburban Times. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 68 PARK BOARD INtIITES COUNCIL.: The Clerk then read the following letter: DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT Des Plaines, Illinois February 1, 1939 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Des Plaines, Illinois Honorable Sirs: Rand :lark is rapidly nearing completion. many problems of operation of importance to the citizens of this city and community need to be discussed. may we extend a most cordial invitation to your Honorable body to be•the guests of our Commissioners on the third Tuesday of this month, February 21, 1939 at the new Rand nark Field house. Your cooperation is urgently requested for the successful operation of this big project. Kindly notify the under- signed if this date meets with your approval, and if not, youare urged to ,set any date convenient. Very truly yours, DES PLAINES PARIS. DISTRICT Signed: EDD R. SCHLAGEL, Secretary P.S. This invitation is intended to include all the city officials; the Clerk, Chief of Police and any others whom you care to bring with •you. Secretary. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Alderman Garland to thankfully accept the invitation con- tained in the foregoing letter. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and the invitation accepted. ACCOUNT WITH CITY OF PARK RIDGE: The Clerk then read the following letter: BUSINESS 3'!RF.N' S C OMM IT T1a:E lark xidge, Illinois February 1, 1939 IIit?ORTANT I We are writing to you concerning your business dealings with the City of Park Ridge. The City has been indebted to you for sometime past, and the prospect for payment in the near future is remote. A number of conferences have been held with officials of the City and pursuant to these conferences, a Business men's Committee has been appointed by business firms representing approximately 907, of the claims against the City. As a result of discussions concerning ways and means of obtain- ing -payment for all of the business men and firms, the Committee is of the opinion that this can be accomplished. However, to as- sure the payment of claims within a relatively short period of time, we shall need the cooperation of every business firm involved. We have investigated the situation fully and find that although the City has done every thing possible to reduce its existing ob- ligations it has been unable to restore the financial operations of the City to a current basis. she slowness of tax collection has greatly added to the :difficulty. 69 We sincerely believe that a plan which has been evolved will expedite the payment of your claim. We therefore request that you sign and return the enclosed authorization together with a detailed statement of your acoount showing the dates, amounts and nature of the mercaandise or services furnished to tne City. If you are desirous of obtaining any detailed information, please do not hesitate to communicate with the undersigned. .Francis S. Percival Secretary, Business men's Committee Post Office Box No. 89 2ark Ridge, Illinois Telephone Number: Park Ridge 1309 Chicago Telephone Number: *r. ?ierce - State 4282 as well as the following form of authorization: To the Business Men's Committee Park midge, Illinois I/We hereby authorize you to represent the undersigned in the matter of the claim of the undersigned with the City of Park Ridge. For that purpose the Committee is authorized to take such action, legal or otherwise, as may be deemed necessary. It is understood and agreed that the object of the Com- mittee is to obtain for the undersigned the amount shown on the statement which is enclosedrierewith without any deduction therefrom for legal fees or other expenses. h'he Committee will only act on behalf of those creditors who execute tris autaorization and the Committee reserves the right to reject any claims about which there may be any dispute. Dated this day of February, 1939. Name try TT i t le The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Alderman Garland to refer this matter jointly to the Sewer. Drainage and Sanitation Committee, the Finance Committee and tie City Attorney. The motion was voted upon by acclamation where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. After a brief recess the committee reported, recom- mending that the said authorization form be not executed and that the said matter be placed into tne hands of the City Attorney to carry on negotiations. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Alderman Carroll to concur in the report of the committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried. BEAUTIFYING PARK AREA: The Clerk then read the follow- ing letter: Reb. 1, 1939 Honorable Mayor Gity Council: Dear Sirs: The yes Plaines Garden Club is very much interested in seeing that our city is beautified.- tnat is that unsightly corners and highways are cleaned up and planted. We are parti- cularly interested at the present in the Parkway lying south of the Northwestern tracks between Graceland and Lee Sts. in having it graded, seeded and planted. 70 This is an unsightly spot in the heart of town where strangers and friends as they pass thru town cannot help seeing and it seems to me does not leave a very goodimpression of city- the city of flowers. The garden club is not only willing but most anxious to see that this spot is cleaned up and beautified and will cooperate with the City and Park Board to see that work, is started as soon as weather permits. Respectfully, Signed: (Mrs, J.R. )L. Marshall, Uivic Chairman - 1arden Club Mayor Ahbe referred this matter to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee and the Superintendent of .'ublic Works. AMERICAN CITIZEN` ASSOCIATION: The Glerk then read the following letter: Jan. 20, 1939 The City Council, Des Plaines, Illinois Dear members: Des Plaines will again hold a reception for those young people who will become voting citizens this year. A num- ber of the organizations who participated last year have urged our committee to continue the work; to make this an Annual .Community Event. The reception will be held in the Des Plaines Junior Highschool auditorium and gymnasium this year on Monday, Feb- ruary 20th, at 8: 00 P.M. Refreshments and dancing will con- clude the evening program. The committee appreciated the help you gave us both in money and participation and we know we can count on you again. Your contribution of any amount is need and will bemost welcome. Please forward same to Mrs. Harry Henrichsen, 1644 River Street, Des Plaines, Illinois. Very truly yours, AMERICAN CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Signed: Dolores 1ienricusen, Sec. the motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Alderman Garland that the city again take a one dollar annual membership in this association. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PUBLICATION OF NEW BUILDING CODE: Alderman Garland then introduced two sealed bids for the publication of the "Revised Building Code of 1939* which were read by the clerk as follows: THE DES PLAI + S PUBLISHING CO. Printers and Publishers Des Plaines Feb. 6, 1939 City of Des Plaines City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: We are pleased to quote herewith price for the printing of the pew Building Code booklet for the Gity of Des Plaines: e estimate from the copy submitted that this book will make approximately 80 printed pages, the style of which to be the same as the Park Ridge City Code of 1928, with 10 point paragraphic heads and 8 point indented description. A page price of 13.00 for 500 copies. We enclose, herewith; sample book of 65 pound cover stock and 60 pound off -set body stock, square bound. The above figures based on the quality of sample submitted. To be printed all black ink. We hope that this price will meet with the approval of the Council and that we may have the pleasure of serving you, assuring you a first class printing job. Very truly. yours, DES PLAINTS PUBLISHING COIt1ANY Signed: FRED A. FULLS, iiblisher P.S. Cover stock - your selection - comes in white, corn, dark brown, ivory, jade, pearl, gray, sky blue and seal. and also: CYD DES PLAINES JOURNAL C4 1557 Ellinwood Street rr Des Plaines 0-4act 1 Mr. Charles Garland Des Plaines Uity Council Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Garland: Feb. 6, 1939 Regarding the Uity Building Code booklet which you asked us to estimate on last Saturday, we are pleased to submit the following estimate of cost: 500 copies, printed on 2Q pound bond paper, page size 6x9 inches, black ink bound with a manila pasted cover over side stitching (as per sample submitted) Per page . . 53.50 Determining the number of pages this booklet will be, has been left up to the estimator, and therefore is very likely to vary to some degree. It is our opinion that about 80 pages will be required to accomodate the copy submitted according to style of composition desired. the bid, we are, Thanking you for the opportunity of submitting Yours very truly, DES PLAINES JOURNAL, Inc. Signed: W.L. FABIAN, President f1 The Mayor ordered a brief recess. Upon reconvening of the Council the Mayor called the meeting to order with all mem- bers present. The motion was -then made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Lemke to accept the bid of 33.00 per page submitted by the Des Plaines Publishing (o. and to award the contract for publishing the "Revised Building Code of 1939" to _the Des Plaines Publishing Co. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, rienrich, Garland,:: Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the contract so awarded. 72 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE through its chairman Alderman Pflughaupt submitted the Annual Report for 1938 of Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk. ,He reported f urtner that a complete copy of the said report will be provided for the Mayor and each Alderman. APPROVAL OF BILLS: the Finance Committee through its chairman Alderman Pflughaupt introduced the following proposed resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS AND WAGES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCH- ER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAFE. 2725 Des Plaines Publ. Co. 2727 P.F. Pettibone & Co 2729`A. Kehnicott 2731 Kenneth G. Meyer 2733 Toe Intravartolo 2735 Albert titter 2737 Des Plaines Publ. Co. 2739 P.F. Pettibone & Co. 2741 M.D. Wells 2743 Albert hitter 2745 Joseph Stanek, Jr. 2747 M.W. Norton 2749 Geo. B. ttul lman 2751 Walter Dahm 2753 Edward Geisen 2755 Smith-Hunzinger Co 315.75 2726 Frank A Bremer & Son 36.30 2728 Des Plaines Journal 50.00 2730 Kenneth G. Meyer 19.65 2732 Wm. Radlein 2.70 2734 Bert Sweeney 65.00 2736 Louie E. Lewis 48.00 2738 the Meyercord Co. 16.87 2740 Auto Truck Steel Body 4.00 2742 Bert Sweeney 5.00 2744 Peter Cavanaugh 2.58 2746 Emil J. Pasvogel 5.00 2748 L.W. Johnson 1.05 2750 James Schimka .57 2752 Fred Kaufman 9.60 2754 H.L. Hie tt 1.50 2756 Bi -Lateral Fire Hose 16.38 12.55 3.02 45.90 35.00 181.76 166.92 25.00 35.00 .21 5.00 1.57 5.00 52.80 218.75 380.00 The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflug- haupt, Henricn, Garland, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. (Alderman Dopheide was absent during this roll call.) The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resol- ution adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the 'Council having at hand a copy of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 16, 1939 as well as a copy of the minutes of the Special Council meeting held Monday, January 23, 1939, the motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Pflughaupt to approve the said minutes as written. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. SUGGESTS TAX FORCLOSURES: The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Dopheide to instruct the City Att- orney to contact other local taxing bodies in an attempt to enlist their support and cooperation in a program to collect delinquent general taxes by means of forclosure proceedings. The motion was voted upon by acclamationwhereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. NEW FIRE ORDINANCE - Second. Reading: Kenneth G. Meyer, City Attorney, then read in its entirety for second reading the proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Friott to refer the said proposed ordinance to a joint committee consisting of the Fire Committee and the Committee on Public Works, Buildings and Plats for further study and recom- mendation. the motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Magor declared the motion carried. 73 REPEALING VARIOUS ORDINANCES: The Clerk then read for first reading the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 252 ENTITLED, "REPAIR" OF ART I - CLE 1, OF CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED, "S IDEWALKS , " AND SECTION 2 57 , EN- TITLED, *AWNINGS,* OF ARTICT.F, 1, CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED, "SIDEWALKS," OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES SOF 1928. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois: SECTION 1. That Section 252 entitled, "Repair," of Article 1 of Chapter 9, entitled, "Sidewalks," and Section 257 entitled, "Awnings' of Article 1, Chapter 9, entitled, "Side- walks," be and the same are Hereby repealed. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. C4 SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law. nct 1 Passed this day of 1939 City Clerk Approved this day of 1939 Mayor Mayor Ahbe ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second reading. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Alderman Lemke that the Council adjourn to 7:30 e.1., ,Monday, February 13, 1939. the motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and the Council so adjourned. EDG IEDRICH, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE ROOM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1939 AT THE HOUR OF 7:10 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M. Ahbe, presiding, with Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Henrich, Dopheide, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. Alderman Garland and Friott arrived soon after the roll call, while Alderman Pflughaupt wasabsent during the entire meeting. TRAFFIC CODE - Second Reading: The Clerk then read in its entirety, for second reading, the proposed uniform traffic code entitled: