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04/03/1939106 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE arrir comorL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1939 AT THE HOUR OP 449 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M. Ahbe, presiding, with Aldermen Carroll, Tohn- son, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported all members of the Council present. REPORTS OF mramq: The Clerk then read the report of receipts of the City Clerk's office far March, 1939 and distributed to each member of the Council a copy of the Treas- uees Report of receipts and disbursements both for the month of March, 1939 and for the first quarter (January, February and March) of 1939. The Mayor ordered thesellmorts placed on file. to offer. THE XUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE had no report THE QLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE; Alderman Carroll chairman of the Police and License committee reported that he has personally interviewed two of the principal violators of the smoke brdinance and has been assured that the nuisance will be abated. ARE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE submitted the following report which was read by the Clerk: To the Chairman Schwanbeck, Streets and Sidewalks committee, at the meeting of the City Council, held Feb. 20, 1939 the following matter was referred to your committee: The proposal from the Public Service Co. of Northern Illinois to change the Ornamental Street lighting in the downtown district from Rate *0* to Rate *105* was referred to your committee with instructions to study the proposal with the assistance of the City Engineer and the City At- torney, and to report the committee's recommendation to the Council. A copv of the said proposal 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 the attached contract advantageous. We, your Committee, therefore recommend that the con- tradt be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the same for and in the name of the City of Des Plaines. Signed, Committee, H.E. Friott S. Campagna T. Schwanbeck The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Alderman Carroll to concur in this report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon tne Mayor declared the motion carried and the said report concurred in. THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PLATS had no report to offer. THE SEWER, DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE WATER COMMITTEE had no report to offer. 107 THE FIRE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE BAND COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE BUILDING INSPECTOR, Frank F. Scharringhausen, reported that a total of about 1100,000.00 in building permits has been issued during the first three months of 1939. He reported further that prospects are encouraging for the re- mainder of the year. SIXTEEN (16) LIQUOR LICENSES. ALLOWED: The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance for second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AM ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN TH' CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. PASSED NOVEMBER 21, 1938." BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, that: SECTION 1. Section 5, entitled tLimitation of Licenses', of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Alcoholic Liquors in the City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Passed November 21, 1938" be and the same is here- by amended to read as follows: LIMITATION OF LICENSES. There shall be no more than sixteen retail liquor dealer licenses issued and outstanding at any one time. SECTION 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. Any person, firm or corporation violating this ordinance shall be fined not less than $5.00 nor more than $200.00 and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs thr continues. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law. Passed this day of A.D. 1939 E.J. FRIEDRICH, City Clerk. Approved this . -`_.day of A.D. 1939 HOBART M. AHBE, Mayor The motion was made by Alderman Henrich and seconded by Alderman Campagna to finallypass and adopt this proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the. Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, John- son, Ff?ughaupt, Henrich, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campag- na. Nays: Alderman Dopneide. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance passed. Mayor Ahbe then approved the said ordinance by af- fixing his signature whien was attested by Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk. Tne Motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Alderman Carroll to instruct the Clerk to cause the said ordin- ance to be published in the Des Plaines Suburban Times. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declar- ed the motion carried. 108 EXTRA -CITY FIRE _CQN'T'RACTS REVISED Alderman Johnson chairman of the I`ire Committee, then introduced the following proposed resolution which was read by the Clerks R E S OLUT I ON WHEREAS the City of Des Plaines' paid Dire Depart- ment and Volunteer Fire Department are called upon from time to time to render fire protection services for the benefit of property lying outside of the limits of the City of Des Plaines; end AREAS the giving of such service is an expense to the City of Des Plaines for which such non-resident property is not taxed; and WHEREAS certain non-residents desire fire protection from the City of Des Plaines; and WHEREAS it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines to furnish such protection provided the City is compensated therefor; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines that the paid Fire Department and the Volunteer Fire Department of the City of Des Plaines be and they are authorized to render fire protection service to the property of such non-residents as may execute an agreement in the form attached to and made a part of this resolution, provided such non-resi4ents pay at the time said contract is executed the sum of $2.00 as a readiness to serve charge for a period of one year or pay the sum of $5.00 when said contract is executed as a readiness charge for a period of three years from the date of the execution of such contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the paid Fire Department and the Volunteer Fire Department shall not respond to fire calls outside the City of Des Plaines to the premises of any person or persons other than those who have executed the con- tracts made a part of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute on beha]Fof the City of Des Plaines contracts with non-residents for fire pro- tection the form of such contract being attached to this resol- ution and made a part hereof and marked Exhibit B. provided, however, that no contract shall be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk unless the Fire Marshall of the City of Des Plaines has approved such contract for execution: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the moneys paid upon the execution of said contract and representing the readiness to serve charge, shall be deposited to the credit of the Fire Protebtion Fund of the `. City and that 50 percent of the fees collected for services rendered under said contracts for fire protection shall be deposited to the credit of the Fire Pro- tection Fund of the City and 50 per cent thereof paid to the Treasurer of the Volunteer Fire Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any previous resolution on the subject matter contained in this resolution is hereby revoked and held for naught. (Continued on next page -See Agreement) 109 AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION THIS AG made this day of a A.D. 1939, by and between the CITY OF DES PLAINES, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the City, and a non-resident of the City of 7Des Plaines, hereinafter referred to as the non*resident, WITNESS ETH: WHEREAS, the CITY OF DES PLAINS" maintains fire fighting equipment for the protection of persons and property within the City of Des Plaines; and WHEREAS, is a nonresi- dent owning or renting property outside the City limits of the City of Des Plaines and desires the protection afforded by the fire fighting equipment of the CITY OF DES PLAINES; and WHEREAS, the City is ready, willing and able to fur- nish fire fighting protection to the said non-resident under the conditions of this agreement hereinafter stated; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED by and between the parties hereto, as follows: 1. The City agrees to respond to all fire cane that may be received from the said non-resident or anyone on his behalf reporting the existence of a fire involving prop- erty on the premises owned by the said non-resident, with a fully equipped pumper truck manned with such volunteer firemen of the Des Plaines Volunteer Fire Department as may respond to such fire call, provided, however, that the CITY OF DES' PLAINES shall not be required to render such fire protection or services under the following conditions: a. When the CITY OF DES PLAINES Fire Department or any of its members, apparatus, or equipment thereof, is an duty at another fire or first-aid case at the time any call is received reporting fire involving prop- erty of the said non-resident; b. When, before the CITY OF DES PLAINES Fire Department has left the fire station, coincident calls are received requesting the services of the CITY OP DES PLAINES Fire Department in both the CITY OF DES PLAINES and at the property of the said non-resident, or at the property of some othimr non-resi- dent, in which case the request for the ser- vices of the CITY OF DES PLAINES Fire Depart- ment within the CITY OF DES PLAINES will re- ceive preference; c. When the services of the CITY OF DES PLAINES Fire Department cannot be furnished because of the disablement of either the equipment or the members of the Fire Depart- ment, impossible road conditions, or any other unfrresseen cause. 2. IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED between the parties hereto, that this contract is only intended to cover fire protection services and is not intended to include the use of the inhalator or other first-aid services of the CITY OF DES PLAINES Fire Department. 3. The parties hereto further agree that the said non-resident shall not hold the CITY OF DES PLAINES liable for, and will protect the CITY OF DBS PLAINES against any claims which may be made growing out of any personal injury or property damage resulting from any accident .for which any 110 member of the CITY OF DES PLAINES Fire Department or the CITY OF DES PLAINES Volunteer Fire Department may be re- sponsible while acoompanying the apparatus or equipment of the CITY OF DES PLAINES"Fire Department in proceeding to or returning from any fire call to the said non-res- ident, including any claims for personal injuries to mam- a bers of the CITY OF DES PLAINES Fire Department or the CITY OF DES PLAINES Volunteer Fire Department while on duty in response to any tall from the said non-resident for fire protection. 4. The parties hereto also agree that the said non-resident shall not hold the CITY OF DES PLAINES Or anf member of its Volunteer Fire Department or its paid Fire Department liable for and will protect tine CITY OF DES PLAINES, its paid Fire Department, and the members of the Volunteer Fire Department against any claims which may be made because of injury to the public or damage to property which may occur while the members of the CITY OF DES PLAINES Fire Department or its Volunteer Fire De- partment are working at a fire at the premises of said non-resident. 5. IT IS FURTHER EXPRESSLY AGREED between the parties hereto that upon fire call to the premises of said non-resident, the Chief of the DES PLAINES Fire Department Shall be in complete autriority in the manner and methods used in fighting such fire. 6. The said non-resident hereby agrees to pay to the CITY OF DES PLAINES for all the services in this sgreemPnt provided for, the sum of $2.00/or $5.00, as a readiness to serve charge, receipt of wwiich is hereby acknowledged, whish said payment shall make this agreement effective for a period of l ,gear/ or 1 years from the day of its execution unless terminated by the parties hereto in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 7 of this agreement. If terminated by the City there shall be a pro rata refund of said S21.00Air *5.00, to said non-resident. In addition to said readiness to serve charge of said non-resident agrees to pay to the CITY 4F DES PLAINES, the sum of *100.00 for each call for fire protection services responded to by the CITY OF DES PLAINES paid Fire Department or the CITY OF DES PLAINES Vol- unteer Fire Department to the premises of said non-resident, which sum shall be due and payable at the office of the City Clerk on the 15th day of the month following the month in which such services may have been rendered. To assure the payment of said $100.00, the said non-resident hereby 'agrees to keep in full force and effect upon his premises adequate fire insurance with a "rider" attached thereto, providing for the payment by such Insurance Company of not to exceed $100.00 for services rendered by Fire Departments for fire protection. 7. The parties hereto further agree that this agreement shall be subject to termination by the City giving written notice thereof by registered mail to the non-resident at his last known address or by the non-resident notifying the City by registered mail directed to the City Clerk. Said agreement shall thereupon be cancelled 30 days after the mail- ing of such notice as Herein provided for. 8. It is agreed by the parties hereto that the premises of the non-resident, intended to be covered by this agreement are located at IN WITNESS WHEREOFTHE CITY OF DES PLAINES, by its Mayor and City Clerk, pursuant to authority of the City Council of the CITY OF DES PLAINES, have signed this agreement in their 111 official capacity and affixed the corporate seal of said city, and the said non-resident has affixed his hand a*!d seal, all on the day and year first above written. CITY OF DES PLAMES, a municipal corporation By MAYOR (SEAL) APPROVED: (SEAL) (SEAL) FIRE MARSHALL The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alcierma„ 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. DESIGNATING JUDGES AND CLERKS OF ELECTION: The Clerk then read the following propoRed resolution: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE JUDGES AND CURBS OF ELECTION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THS ,CITY 0? DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 18, 1.` 9• WHEREAS a general city election is to be held at the City of Des Plaines on April 18, 1939 as required by law; and WHEREAS it is the duty of the City Council to appoint the judges and clerks of election; THEREFORE be it resolved that the following persons be and they are hereby designated judges and clerks of election: First Ward; First Precinct Judges: Vincent T. Connor Mrs. W.E. Becker Mrs. C.P. Leis Clerks: Mrs. W.B. Heifers Mrs. J. Froelicher Second Precinct Judges: Inez K. James Alta Currie Gertrude Smith Clerks: Florence Bollan Wanda Kret low Second Ward: Judges: isabell Longley Elizabeth Dunn Helen Lewerenz Clerks: Frieda Edgren Arthur Rieck Third Ward: Judges: Mrs. Edith Kinder Mrs. A.B. Hodgson Mrs. Madeline Behrel 112 Third Ward - cont'd. Clerks: Mrs. Chas. Hausner Mrs. W.A. Fuchssteiner Fourth Ward: Judges: Fritz Wettin Kleo Karr Eugene Landry Clerks: Thelma Johnson Grace Wakefield Fifth Ward: First Precinct Judges: Frieda Sheppard C. Selig Mrs. K. Carlson Clarks: C. Jonas Florence Braun Second Precinct Judges: Mrs. Blossom Paul Esser Mrs. Daisy DuRa r d Clerks: Walter Schultz Mrs. Hancarrow The motion was made by Alderman Pflu;aapt and secon- ded by Alderman Schwanbeck to adopt this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF LEAK DETECTOR: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and secnnded by Alcerma., Campagna to authorize the Water Department to purchase a Leak Detector for the sum of 475.00 for the purpose of locating leaks in water mains and service connections. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; Alderman Dopheide. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said purchase authorized. 1919 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE INTRODUCED: The Clerk then read for first reading the proposed f939 Tax Levy Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF AN ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAIN'S, COOK COUNTY, ILL- INOIS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1939 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31st, 1939. The Mayor ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second reading. APPRQVAII QF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its chairman Alderman Pflughaupt, then introduced the following Proposed resolution: =SOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS AND WAGES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY" CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF THE SAME. 3124 Frank A. Bremer & Son 7. 3126 A. Kennicott 50. 3128 Frank Scharringhausen120. 3130 Progress Press 14. 3132 Bert Sweeney 30. 3134 Bert Sweeney 10. 3136 Pennsylvania Oil Go 5. 3138 Koehler Bros 24. 3140 Bert Sweeney 30. 3142 General Chem Co 16. 3144 Des P1 Lbr & Coal Co 11. 3146 Inland Supply Co 37. 3148 T.L. Schloendorf 4. 3150 Bd.Trust.Police,PF 298- 3152 Mrs. L. Willer 50- 3154 Lyon & Healy 15. 113 78 3125 Charles M. Larson 7.43 00-3127 Kenneth G. Meyer 36.91 00 3129 City Clk Petty Cash .40 43 3131 Win. Radlein 57.60 00 3133 Henry S. Slipner Go 5.00 00 3135 Albert Ritter 70.00 15 3137 W•R. Meadows, Inc 35.00 85 3139 Fred Kaufman 48.00 00 3141 City Cik Petty Cash 25.09 34 3143 Public Sery Co 679•Q0 19 3145 Lien Chemical Co 3.95 44 3147 A.C. Mueller .29 00 3149 Marland Oil Co 3.30 55 3151 Bd.Trust.Fire PF 26.23 00 3153 Mrs. L. Wilier 4.55 57 The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Alderman 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, Dopheide, Friett, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Mays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said re- solution adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mach member of the Council having been supplied with a copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting held Monday, March 20, 1939, the motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Alderman Carroll to approve the `said minutes as written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. APFOINTM NTS: Mayor Ahbe then announced the re -appoint- ment of the following persons as members of the Library Board of Trustees: Kenneth W. Downing For a three year term Wilbur R. S-ulzback beginning Mayl, 1938 and Mrs..Edward Shuler ending April 30, 1941. He also announced the appointment of the following person to the office of Health. Inspector. Mrs. Elsie Willer - For a one (1) year term beginning May 1, 1938 and ending April 30, 1939. The motion was made by Alderman Henrich and seconded by Alderman Johnson to confirm the said appointments. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said appointments confirmed. V.F.W. PERMITTED} USE` OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS: The Clerk then read the. following letter: • Des Plaines Post 2992 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 1519 Ellinwood March 31, 1939 Mayor H.M. Ahbe Municipal Building Des Plaines, Illinois Honorable Mayor Ahbe: The writer wishes to ask permission for the use of the Council Chambers for the above organ- ization for the expressed purpose of a public installation of officers. The day planned for the occasion is April 28, at 8:00 P.M. Hoping the Council members will grant this request, I remain, Sincerely yours, Signed: CHARLES F. MILLER, Adjutant The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Alderman Campagna to grant this request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. DENY USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS: The Clerk then read the following letter: 680 Lee Street Des Plain's, Ill April 1, 1939 City Council files Plaines, Ill. Attention: City Cleark Gentlemen: I have opened a school in Des Plaines, to be known as the Des Plaines School of Music. In order to become better acquainted at once, 1 have decided to hold a free concert, which will be comprised of experienced players which have been under my guidance in a school in Chicago. There will also be several students from Des Plains who will play. I would like to °coup the City Hall on Friday, April 14, at 8;00 o'clock P.M. Hoping that this request will be granted, I am, Yours very truly, Signed: CLARENCE A. PERRY The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by AlAerman Pflughaupt to deny this request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the request denied. The Clerk then also read the following request: THE NORTHWEST ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DRAMA 100 Main Street Park Ridge, Illinois March 28, 1939 Gentlemen; Sometime ago'we had the use of your auditorium for a student recital. Since a large per centage of our students are from De's Plaines we like to present them occasionally in their home town. May we ask this same privilege again as no admission fee is charged? About Friday May the 5th or April 28th, would be most suitable. Marking you in advance for your courtesy, I am Very truly yours, Signed: LS IB WILSON 1 1.15 The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and secon- ded by Alderman Campagna to deny this request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the request denied. TAG DAY - AMERICAN BROTHERHOOD FOR THE Bim: The Clerk then read the following request: AMERICAN BROTHERHOOD FOR THE BLIIOD 203 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois April 1, 1939 His Honor the Mayor, and • Members of the City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: The America„ Brotherhood for the Blind hereby requests per- mission to hold its annual *Flower Sale* in Des Plaines on Saturday, April 15th. The Sale will again be sponsored by a local Committee of clergymen, club women, and other prom- C4 inent citizens, and organized by our representative, Mrs. Hazel Ferber. .r� The American Brotherhood is a national non-profit, non- sectarian organization, embossing and publishing books and magazines in Braille and distributing them free to institutions for the Blind and to blind individuals throughout the county. We also render assistance to the blind in many personal ways not covered by any other organization. All our services, as well as our publications, are available free. The work of the, Brotherhood is supported entirely by friendly contributions and by the proceeds of *Flower Sales' --the artificial flowers used being made by the blind. We are sure the citizens of Des Plaines would welcome the opportunity to give support again to this worthy cause; and we trust you will grant our request, as you have in previous years. Very truly yours, AMERICAN BROTHERHOOD FOR THE BLIND Signed: L. VAN YOUNG, Asst. Secretary The motion was made by Alderman Friott and seconded by Alderman Campagna to grant this request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the request granted. PARKING LOT DRIVEWAY: Alderman Henrich called the Coun- cil's attention to the fact that vehicles entering the parking lot at the northeast corner of Center and Prairie Aven4e drive over the curb and sidewalk. Alderman Henrich asked that a drive- way be provided as required by ordinance in order to prevent breaking down of tree curb. The Mayor referred this matter to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee for attention: DETERMINING OWNERSHIP OF ALLEY: Alderman Henrich then asked that steps be taken to determine the ownership of the alley shown on the City plat between Walnut Avenue and Henry Avenue at Des Plaines Avenue. The Mayor referred this matter to a joint committee consisting of the Building and Plats Committee and the Streets and Sidewalks Committee. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Alderman Friott to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjour,==d. 040 EDGA J RICH, City Clerk