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06/05/1939140 ADJOURNMENT: the motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Alderman Lemke to adjourn. the motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council .journed. fir,`. 0,4r EDEA'' "PRICH, 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, JUNE 5, 1939 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, Henriah, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported all members of the Council present. THE SEWER, DRAINAGE & SANITATION COMMITTEE: None of the standing committees of the Council had reports to offer except the committee on Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation which through Alderman Campagna, its chairman, orally reported that of the 2,400 manholes and catchbasins only three or four are badly in need of repair, and that the condition of manholes and catch - basins in general is very satisfactory. THE BUILDING INSPECTOR: Frank F. Scharringhausen reported that building permits approved still show a remarkable increase over last year. He reported furtner that while Cumber- land Terrace is contributing the greater portion of building, building in other section of the City also snows a consistent gain. BIDS FOR SURFACING WHITE STREET & PROSPECT AVENUE: Upon the suggestion of Edgar N. Fletcher, City Engineer, the motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Alder- man Lemke to instruct the Clerk to cause the following notice to be published in the Des Plaines Journal on Tune 9th, 1939: CITY OF DES PLAINES NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS For Work to be Constructed Under the Motor Fuel Tax Law. 1. TTS AND PLACE OF OPENING BIDS. Sealed proposals for the improvement of the thoroughfares described herein will be received at the office of the City C1,.rk of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, until 8:00 o'clock P.M., June 19, 1939 and at that time publicly opened and read. 2. DESORIPTION OF WORK. (a) The proposeed work is offidially known as Section 4.1 and 5.1 CS and is located on White Street (Arterial Street #2) between Oakton and Howard Streets, also on Prospect, Circle and Everett Streets (Arterial Street #8) between Lee and White Streets, a total distance of 5,583 feet, of which 5,542.2 feet (1.0496 miles) are to be improved. (b) The proposed improlrement is to be a Sub -class A-1 Bituminous Surface Treatment 18 feet and variable in width. 141 3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. (a) Plans and specifications may be obtained from the City Clerk upon request. (b) Proposal forms may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Des Plaines, Illinois. (c) All proposals must be accompanied by a bank cashier's check, or bank draft for ten (10) per cent of the amount of the bid, as provided in the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", prepared by the Department of Public Works and Buildings of the State of Illinois, adopted by said Department July 1, 1936, and revisions and additions thereto effective 10/1/38. 4. REFECTION OF BIDS. The Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities. The motion was voted upon by'acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. WIDENING KEENEY` AITENUE: The Clerk then read the following letter: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND BUILDINGS DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS May 19, 1939 r. Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: On November 16, 1938, you transmitted to us for consider- ation three copies of a resolution adopted by the City -Council of the City of Des Plaines, requesting that this department widen Keeney Avenue through the City and also to provide traffic oontrdl signals at the intersection of Keeney Avenue with both Des Plaines Avenue and Mannheim Road. This matter has been under consideration bar this department and I am now instructed to inform you that in so far as the traffic control signals are concerned, we find that the volume of traffic through both these intersections is not sufficient to warrant the installation of traffic control signals. Therefore, we can not participate in that feature of the work. With respect to the widening of Keeney Avenue through the City, this department is favorable towards such a project and is willing to join with the City in the construction of such widening on the basis that this department will pay the cost of grading and paving if the City will pay the cost of building the curb and gut- ter and such drainage work as is necessary. We have estimated the cost of the work to be done by the City to be approximately $10,000 and that to be done by the state approximately 340,000. If you will let me know your. Wishes in this respect, we shall be glad to act accordingly. Yours very truly, Signed: EhNDRICK URGER, District Engineer Mayor Ahbe referred this letter to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee for study and report. ELI STRAUS vs CITY OF DES PLAINES: The Clerk then read the following letter: 142 MARKMAN, DONOVAN & SULLIVAN 134 South La Salle St. Chicago May 25, 1939 City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Atten; Mr. Edgar J. Friedrich, Uity Clerk Gentlemen: Demand is hereby made upon you by Eli Straus for the immediate payment of the judgment and interest thereon due him under the terms of the decree entered in the Circuit Court of Cook County on May 12, 1938 in the case entitled: Eli Straus vs City of Des Plines, General Docket No. 37-0-7684 in said court, which judgment exlusive of interest and costs, amount to $807.13. Very truly yours, MARKMAN, DONOVAN & SULLIVAN - Attorneys for Eli Straus Signed: JOHN P. SULLIVAN Mayor Ahhe ordered the said letter placed on file. R]LFECT RIVFRVIEW HALL OFFER: The Clerk then read the following letter: RIVERVIEW GOSPEL TABERNACLE Stanley Lund, Pastor Des Plaines, Illinois May 20, 1939 Mayor Hohart Ahbe 2118 Miner Street Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mayor Ahbe: After a careful reconsideration of the plan to purchase the former town hall in Riverview our Council has decided the cost of remodeling the building to suit our purposes would be more than we would care to invest. We wisn to thank you for your consideration and trust you will be able to dispose of the property in a satisfactory manner. Very sincerely, Signed: STANLEY LUND, Pastor Mayor Ahbe ordered this letter placed an file. TOWNSEND CLUB MEETING POSTPONED: The Clerk then read the following letter: May 20, 1939 Des Plaines, I11. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines. Gentlemen: Owing to unavoidable reasons, it will be impossible for us to take advantage of your kind offer to use the Council Chambers for a Townsend meeting on Friday, May 26, 1939. With thanks for your cooperation, I am Signed: W.J. BECKER, Assistant to State Mgr. Townsend Rec. Plan 143 Tnis letter also was ordered placed on file by the Mayor. REQUEST FLUSHING OF MAINS AT LAUREL & WASHINGTON: The Clerk tnen read tree following letter: Des Plaines, Illinois May 8, 1939 Hon. Hobart M. Ahbe, Mayor City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: We have previously brought to your attention the condition of water in the vicinity of Laurel and Washington in Des Plaines, This condition is apparently due to non - circulation of the water at this point and would suggest that the mains be opened at intervals to determine if the condition will improve with tne fluening of mains. Thanking you to give this matter attention. C4 Yours respectfully, �--• FIRST WARD CIVIC CLUB Signed: ROBERT P. SCHULTY, Secretary The Mayor referred this letter to the Superintendent of Public Works for attention. WATER ANALYSIS - CUMBERLAND TERRACE: Tne Clerk then read tne following report: State of Illinois DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Source: 251 Wolf Road 220 Oxford Road Lab. No. 155991 155992 Date coll. 5/15/39 5/15/39 Coll. by rI.D. Wells M.D. Welts Turbidity 5 5 Odor 0 decided hydrocarbon These analyses of samples taken from an extension to the Des Plaines public water supply system show the absence of pollutional bacteria indicating a safe drinking water at tne time of sampling. This confirms our telegram of May 18, as follows: "Monday samples from Cumberland TerracB show safe drinking water". The second sample had a pronounced hydrocarbon odor apparently due either to pipe coating or to the use of treated jute for caulking pipe joints. This odor can probably be re- duced by flushing this section of the distribution system. Signed: E. S. CLARK, Bacteriologist. The Mayor ordered this report placed on file. PETITION TO REAPPOINT RICHARD GUENTHER: The Clerk tnen read the following petition: PETITION We, the undersigned, who are citizens of the City of Des Plaines, County of Cook State of Illinois, do hereby petition the City Council of the City of Des Maines to reconsider the appointment of a truck driver of the department of Sani- tation, and to reappoint W. Richard Guenther to that same position which 'de nas satisfactorily held for the past tw0 (2) years. (Signed by 893 Residents and Business Men.) 144 The motion was made by Alderman Henrich and seconded by Alderman Dopheide to grant the petition and reappoint W. Richard Guenther to the position of truck driver. The Mayor put the question and tne. Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Henrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson and Friott. Nays; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. The Clerk reported the vote a tie, whereupon Mayor Ahbe cast`nis vote as "Nay" and declared tne motion lost and the said petition denied. The motion was then made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Alderman Henrich to refer the question of the re- appoint$'went of W. Richard Guenther to a special committee of six consisting of four Aldermen, two of which are to be appointed by the opposite Council faction. The remaining two to be business men, not members of the Council appointed by the two respective Council factions. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result; Ayes; Aldermen Henrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson and Friott. Nays; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Lemke, Schwanbeckand Campagna. The Clerk reported the vote a tie whereupon Mayor Ahbe cast his vote as "Nay* and declared the motion lost. ADMINISTER OATH OF CITY ATTORNEY: Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk, then publicly administered the oath of office of Kenneth G. Meyer, City Attorney, and reported tnat good and sufficient bond had been filed wito the City Clerk. SATURDAY AFTERNOON CLOSING: Tne motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Alderman Henricn to close the offices of the City Clerk and City Treasurer on Saturday after- noons during the montns of June, July and August, 1939. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its chairman Alderman Johnson introduced tne following proposed resolution: 3564 3566 568 3 570 3572 3 574 3 578 RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS AND WAGES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK 3E AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF THE SAME. Midd1 states Tel. Go. Voided City Clk Petty Cash A. Kennicott Middle States Tel. Go. Des Plaines Motor Sales_ Wille's Sery Sta Middle States Tel. Go. 3580 Keuffel & Esser Co. 3582 Frank A. Bremer & Son 3584 Frank Scharringhausen 3586 B.F. Kinder's Sons 3588 Des Plaines Publ . Go. 3 590 Meyer Goal & Mat'l Go 3592 Albert Ritter 3594 A -W. Equipment Co. 3 596 Whetstone Sery Sta 3598 W.G. Wille Sery Sta 3600 Middle States Tel Co 3602 Albert Ritter 3604 M. -dublitz 3606 Fred Kaufman 3608 Modern Chemical Co. 3610 Mercnant s Chem Co 3612 City Clk Petty Cash 3614 Merchants Chem Co 3616 Municipal Inst. Go. 3618 Union Linen Sply Go 3620 Simplex Valve & Meter Go 3622 Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co 30.75 3565 W.L. Plew & Co. 10.00 3567 Frank A. Bremer 3.54 5.03 3569 Middle States Tel 19.15 75.00 3571 Des P1. Publ. Co. 17.05 38.95 3573 C.H. Hanson Co. 15.00 84.36 3575 Wille's Sery Sta 7.7 76.43 3577 Nielsen Studio 55.5d 3.00 3579 Middles States Tel 7.75 3.48 3581 C.H. Hanson Co 4.64 5.57 3583 Middle States Tel 3.90 170.25 3585 Chgo Sanit.Prod Co 16.69 5.15 3587 W. Radlein 52.20 10.50 3589 Johnson's Elec. 2.94 3.02 3591 Des Pl . Con.Prod 22.80 65.00 3593 Bert Sweeney 20.00 76.41 3595 Harry E. Kruse 1.87 14.77 3597 Inland Glass Wks 2.25 40.76 3599 Union Linen Sply 1.50 4.00 3601 Bert Sweeney 45.00 5.00 3603 L. Payne 3.60 .60 3605 L. Hamilton 3.60 48.00 3607 D P Lumber & Coal 260.08 29.00 3609 Elec. Chern. Co. 20.40 16.44 3611 Rascher & Betzold 1048 .39 3613 General Chem Go 16.34 29.87 3615 Public Sery Go 716.65 3.50 3617 Hohman & Hill Inc 75.0 1.50 3619 Middle States Tel 16.55 9.25 3621 Marland Oil Go 34.17 41.40 3623 Inland Supply Co 264.52 3624 J. Albert M. Robinson 3626 Addressograph Sales 3628 Arnold Haldi 3639 Leroy J. Vavrinek 3632 Nagel Sery Inc 3634 Mine Safety Appl Co 3636 W. Lagerhausen 3638 Bd.T.Pol. Pens Fund 145 17.16 3625 City Clk Pty Cash 16.06 .82 3627 Theo. F. Schreyer .81 3.86 3629 Helen Haines 4.24 5.00 3631 W.S. Darley & Co 8.14 9.22 3633 S.S. White Dental 25.75 5.00 3635 Middle States Tel 7.13 75.00 3637 Chas. M. Larson 1,309.37 677.40 3639 Bd.T. Fire P.F. 267.63 The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and secunded by Alderman Carroll to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Al"ermen Carroll, Johnson, Henrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the Council having been supplied with a copy of the minutes of the regular council meeting Held Monday, May 1, 1939, the motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Alderman Lemke 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. VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Ahbe then announced the following appointments: CITY ENGINEER: Edgar N. Fletcher for a term of two (2) years expiring April 30, 1941. BUILDING INSPECTOR: ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR: Frank F. Scharringhausen for a two (2) year term expiring April 30, 1941. Arthur Rieck, for a two (2) year term expiring April 30, 1941. HEALTH INSPECTOR: Airs. L.A. Willer, for a one (1) year term expiring April 30, 1940. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Alderman Campagna to confirm the said appointments. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said appointments confirmed. ANNOUNCES FLAG DAY J X.ERCEES: Mayor Ahbe then an- nounced that the annualflag-day excercises sponsored by the Des Plaines Elk* will be held at 2:00 P.M. June 11, 1939 at Rand Park, and urged all to be present and take part in the said exercises. 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 adjourned. 411" 111616 EDGA: ji0OPFIEDRICH, City Clerk