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06/03/1940328 5996 City Clerk Petty Cash 5998 G. Kaufman 6000 Publice Service Co 6002 Harry E. Kruse SAry Sta .55 5997 Addressograph Sales Agency 15.00 5999 Prairie -Lee Paint Store 24.49 6001 Gniot Bros Trie &: Bat Sery 5.00 6003 Gniot Bros Tire & Bat. Sery 2.40 1.80 3.42 1.80 The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Loos to adopt the said proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll ,;with the following result: =eyes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Henrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, 'Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; bone. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Alderman Friott that the Council regularly adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. EDGAR J. FRIEDRICH, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAIN -S HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1940 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M.Ahbe, presiding, with Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll -call. (Alderman Henrich was absent during the entire meeting.) The Clerk reported nine (9) Aldermen present. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerk then presented the following reports: The report for May 1940 of Edgar J.Friedrich, City Clerk The report for May 1940 of Charles M.Larson, City Treasurer. The Mayor ordered the said reports placed on file. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL: None of the standing committees -of the Council had reports to offer. REPORT OF BUILiI`G INSPECTOR: The Clerk then read the following report: June 3 1940 Building Inspectors Report to the City Council Applications approved for May: 12 New Residences 3 New G„rages 2 Alterations to Residences 3 Re -roofing & re -siding Total: May 1939 13 new residences - Total 62,900.00 Ave.cost 5,241.00 510.00 1,050.00 1,150.00 65,610.00 j; 73, 900.00 " 170.00 Building Inspector F.F. S charringhausen 329 The Mayor ordered this report placed on file. REPORT OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR: The Clerk then read the following report: June 3 1940 To the Honorable Mayor City Council: During the month of May there were nine (9) permits for electrical cork issued as follows: Three Three Two One (3) (3) (2) (1) new residences electric ranges commercial and industrial installation 10 final inspections and certificates of approval issued. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR. =LK Electrical Inspector The Mayor ordered this report placed on file. RE -CONDITIONING ELLIN 00D STREET: The Clerk then read the following report: To City Engineer, E.N.Fletcher, at the meeting of the City Council, held Nay 20,1940 the following matter was referred to you: The matter of submitting specifications and a program of procedure for the re -surfacing of Ellinwood Street as suggested by Alderman Schwanbeck at the Council meeting of May 20,1940. E.J.Friedrich,City Clerk I, as City Engineer have investigated the above and have found: the north half of Ellinwood Street from Lee St. to Pearson St.to be in very bad condition and recommend the resurfacing of the north 36 ft. of this street from Lee :'"t. to Pearson St. with 1 inch of H-1 Asphalt surfacing. The total area to be covered is 2,400 sq.yds. and the estimated cost of this ;cork is „'1.00 per sq.yd. I also re- commend that the high curb on the south side of Ellinwood between Center St. and Pearson St. be lowered by taking out the excess crown in the street. This could be done by filling in with asphalt and in a manner that would not affect the present drainage. The estimated cost of this work is <60C.00. S:_gned E.N.Fletcher, Engineer. The Mayor referred this report to the S ,reefs and Sidewalks Committee for study and report. FORECLOSING TAXES &_ SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Kenneth G.Meyer, City Attorney, then reported that the proposal of Coburn, Lelivelt & Coburn, attorneys with respect to foreclosing taxes and special assessments was discussed by the Mayor's special committee on Monday, May 27, 1940. He further advised the Council to tread cautiously in the matter of be- coming a party to foreclosing special assessments without the consent of at least a majority of the bond holders involved. He therefore re- commended that no action be taken in this matter. The Clerk then read the following letter: 330 COBURN,LELIVELT AND COBURN June 3,1940 Honorable Hobart LI.Ahbe Mayor of City of Des Plaines Des Plaines,Illinois Honorable Sir: As I understand, there is to be a council meeting tonight and I am therefore taking this means of communication be— cause of the shortage of time, as I have a report to make relative to the foreclosure of certain parcels of land in the City of Des Plaines. I talked with Iur.Kenneth G.Meyer on the 'phone today. It was my understanding that Iur.IIeyer was to confer with the State's Attorney relative to the liability of the City in the event that special assessments were foreclosed and in— cluded in the foreclosure. Ir.Iieyer Reported to me today on the 'phone that in his opinion, it is not advisable to include the special assessments in foreclosure for fear that there may be some liability on behalf of the City. Under the circumstances, it would be futile to foreclose merely the general taxes as suggested by Mr.Meyer, as this relief would not be adequate since it is the purpose of this procedure to clear the property of all tax indebted— ness in order to make it marketable and conducive to new building; nor would it be helpful to clear up the property that is now tax ridden because of the fact that a large percentage of the taxes due and unpaid are special assess— ments. I would welcome an opportunity to come before your Committee for further discussion of the matter and will appear at any time or place your Committee desire to meet. Very truly yours, COBURN, LELI V,LT COBURN Archie T.Coburn The Mayor and members of the special committee then agreed to further discuss this matter on Monday evening, June 10,1940 and requested the Clerk to notify Mr.Coburn to again be present. TAX FOR=ECLOSURES IN J.C.ROBINSON'S ADUN. The special com— mittee then submitted the following resolution suggested by Frank Zaleski, attorney: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS: There exists in this City many vacant lots upon which no taxes have been paid for periods of time ranging from 1876 to date, to 1900 to date: All WHEREAS: This city is in need of the revenue which should normally have been produced by said real estate: AND IH REAS: The City of Des Plaines is not currently collecting any sums whatever from said real estate: THEREFO E,BE IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines, hereby petitions Thomas J.Courtney, States Attorney of Cook County, to institute forefeiture foreclosure proceedings in the appropriate courts to collect the forefeited general taxes due for said real estate, upon all said lots so situated in James C.Robinson's Addi— tion to Des Plaines. and then followed by reading the following letter: 331 ZALESKI & ZALESKI June 3 194.0 To the Hon. T he Mayor and the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlemen: In reference to the resolution now pending before your honorable body, petitioning the Sates Attorney of Cook County to insti- tute forefeiture foreclosure proceedings to cover the delinquent vacant property in James C.Robinson's Addition to Des Plaines; In the event you pass this resolution, I agree that I will hold you safe and harmless from any cost or expense, in which you might be involved, because of the passage of this resolution, or the resulting suits. This undertaking is broad enough to cover the possibility that you attempt to fore- closure your forefeited Special Assessments in the same proceeding. Yours truly FRANK P.ZALESKI The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and. seconded by Johnson to adopt this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. CLAIM FOR INJURIES - ALBERT KOWALSKI: The Clerk then read the following report: To Kenneth G.Meyer - City Attorney - at the meeting of the City Council held April 15,1940 the following matter was referred to you: The letter from Mr.Albert Kowalski,1307 Algonquin Road claiming; damages in the sum of 48.00 for injuries received as a result of an alleged broken sidewalk, was referred to you for investigation and report. A copy of the said letter is typed upon the reverse side hereof. E.J.Friedrich,City Clerk Your attorney has investigated furnished me, it is my opinion the alleged damages. Kenneth • the above and from the facts that the City is not liable for G.Meyer - City Attorney The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Lemke to concur in the said report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried and the said report concurred in. . ID ;KING ALGONdUIN ROAD ':'JITH MOTOR FUEL TAX:The Clerk then read the follow in-: letter: DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS Mr. Edgar J . Fri edr -c h City Clerk Des Plaines,Illinois Dear Mr.Friedrich: May 14,1940 On March 5, 1940, we received a letter from Mr. E.N.Fletcher, Engineer of your City, concerning the proposal for re -paving and widening Keeney Avenue in your City between River Road and the Soo Line Railroad. Mr.Fletcher gave several reasons why this Department should undertake this improvement on its own responsibility rather than on the basis of a division of cost in accordance with our previous letter to you of May 19, 1939. Division of Highvays (letter) Our Depart�ient has given further consideration to this matter but still feels that the City should participate in the improvement. This is on the assumption that the City could use its Motor Fuel Tax Funds to defray its portion of the cost. the legislature provided that these funds be given to the municipalities in the State for just such purposes as this and. the Motor Fuel Tax law provides for the priority of construction on State highways. In our opinion the widening and re -paving of Keeney Avenue is the most urgent project ahead of the City of Des Plaines at this time and on this basis the Illinois Division of Highways must require that priority be given this project in the use of Motor Fuel Tax funds. This Depart- ment is willing to participate in the cost so that the work will not spread over a long period of time on account of the fact that the allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds to the City of Des Plaines would not permit of the total consttuction being done in one season if City funds were used entirely. Therefore we feel that the City of Des Plaines in programming its Motor Fuel Tax work should give its next consideration to the re -paving of Keeney.Avenue on the basis of a division of cost as previously out- lined to you, which is, that this Department will pay the costs of grading and paving and the City the cost of building curb and gutter and such drainage work as is necessary. Very truly yours KENDRICK HARGL - District Engineer The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Johnson to refer this matter jointly to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee and the Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation Committee for study and recommen- dation. VARIOUS STATE HIGHWAY PERMITS: The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTI O N WHEREAS the City of Des Plaines located in the County of Cook; State of Illinois wishes to locate, construct, operate and main- tain a cinder sidewalk along the north side of Golf Road under- pass under the Northwestern Railway tracks and Northwest High- way starting at the north line of Golf Road and running in a northerly direction to the Chicago, Northwestern Railroad Station for a total distance of approximately 600' as more fully described in the plans attached hereto and made a part hereof, Which by law comes under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Public ':Works and Buildings of the State of Illinois, and WHEREAS, a permit from said Department is regt,ired before said work can be legally undertaken by said City of Des Plaines now THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the City of Des Plaines, County of Cook, State of Illinois First: That we do hereby recuest from the Department of Public Works and Buildings, State of Illinois a permit authorizing the City of Des Plaines to proceed with the work herein described. Second: That we hereby pledge the good faith of the City of Des Plaines and guarantee that all work shall be performed in accordance with the conditions of the permit to be granted by the Department of Public Works and Buildings of the State of Illinois and to hold the State of Illinois, Department of P.blic Works and Buildings, harmless on account of any damages that may occur to persons or property during the prosecution of such work, and assume all liability for damages to persons or property due to accidents or otherwise by reason of the work which is to be performed under the provisions of said permit. Third: That we hereby state that the proposed work is to be performed by the employees of the City of Des Plaines. 1 Resolution (contd) Fourth: That the proper officers of the City of Des Plaines are hereby instructed and authorized to sign said permit in behalf of the City of Des Plaines. The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Carlson to adopt the said proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the said resolution was adopted. The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines, located in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, wishes to locate, construct, operate and maintain a six-inch water main and appurtenances along Golf Road, which by law comes under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Public Works and Buildings of the State of Illinois, and WHEREAS, a permit from said Department is required before said work can be legally undertaken by said City of Des Plaines now THERFO::E, Be it Resolved by the City of Des Plaines County of Cook, State of Illinois: (1) That we do hereby request from the Department of Public 'orks and Buildings, State of Illinois, a permit authorizing the City to proceed with the work here in described. (2) That we hereby pledge the good faith of the City of Des Plaines and guarantee that all work shall be performed -in accordance with the conditions of the permit to be granted by the Department of P,,blic =Works and Buildings of the Stateof Illinois and to hold the State of Illinois, Department of Public "orks and Buildings, harmless on account of any damages that may occur to persons or liability for damages to persons or property due to accidents or otherwise by reason of the work which is to be performed under the provisions of said permit. (3)That we hereby state that the proposed work isnot to be performed by the employees of the City of Des Plaines. (4) That the proper officers of the City of Des Plaines are hereby instructed and authorized to sign said permit in behalf of the City of Des Plaines. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Friott to adopt this proposed resolution. The motionwas voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. BID ON X19,000.00 OF 1940 JUDGMJNT FU UIQ G BUDS: The notion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Carroll to proceed to receive bids for the sale of the proposed ;19,000.00 - 1940 Judgment Funding Bond issue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carred. Tho said bonds wore then auctioned, the best bid being a bid of par plus X125.00 for the said bonds with an interest rate of 4 per annum, submitted by H.C.speer Son. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Carroll to reject all bids. The motion was voted upon acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and all bids rejected. 333 334 1940 FUNDING BOND ORDINANCE - FIRST HEADING: Alderman Johnson chairman of the Finance Committee, then introduced the proposed "1940 Judgment Funding Bond Ordinance which was given first reading by the Clerk, and bears the following title: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOS, THE ISSUANCE OF NINETEEN THOUSAND DOLL«Ra 019,000.) 1940 JUDGMENT FUNDING BONDS OF THE CITI OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BO d)3. STATE PERMIT ON WOLF ROAD: The Clerk read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTI 0 N WHEREAS the City of Des Plaines located in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, wishes to locate, construct, operate and maintain entrance culberts on ':Wolf Road which by law comes under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Public '.:`-:oaks and Buildings of the State of Illinois and 7HEREAS, a permit from said Department is required before said work can be legally undertaken by said City of Des Plaines now THEREFOaE be it resolved by the City of Des Plaines County of Cook, State of Illinois (1) That we do hereby request from the Department of Public Works and Buildings, State of Illinois, a permit authorizing the City of Des Plaines to proceed with the work herein des- cribed. (2) That we hereby pledge the good faith of the City of Des Plaines and guarantee that all work shall be performed in accordance with the conditions of the permit to be granted by the Department of Public Thrks and Buildings of the State of Illinois, and to hold the State of Illinois, Department of Public "orks and Buildings, harmless on account of any damages that may occur to persons orproperty during the -prosecution of such work, and assume all liability for damages to persons or property due to accidents or otherwise by reason of the work which is to be performed under the previsions of said permit. (3) That we hereby state that the proposed workis not to be performed by the employees of the City of Des Plaines. (4) That the proper officers of the City of Des Plaines are hereby instructed and authorized to sign said permit in behalf of the City of Des P'ainss. The motion was made by Alderman1Dopheide and seconded by Carlson to adoptethis proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. letter: DAY TO INSPECT V.F..HOME: The Clerk then read the following Des Plaines Post 2992 - Veterans of Foreign '.Wars Hon.Mayor H.M.Ahbe and City Council City Hall Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlemen: may 29,1940 "e have just completed a most modern home located at 1753 Forest Avenue, Des Plaines. This home is destined to be the most famous ever erected in our city and has already attracted thousands of visitors. on We would greatly appreciate an action/your part in setting Friday,June 7th as Des Plaines Visiting Day.This home is wort} anyone's attention and we will be pleased to greet our fellow citizens on that day. V F '" Post 2992 Arthur Pi®rron -Commander. 335 The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Campagna to declare June 7,1940 as the official Des Plaines Visiting Day for visiting and inspecting the said home. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor, declared the motion carried. ELIMINATE CORNE1R DRIVEWAY ENTRY: The motion was made by Alderman Loos and seconded by Dopheide to instruct the Superintendent of Public Works to rebuild the curbing on the northeast corner of Lee Street and Prairie Avenue as to eliminate the existing corner driveway entry to the Standard Filling Station at that point. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT DES PLAINES AVE AND C c N 'd R R: The motion -was made by Alderman Loos and seconded by Dopheide to refer to the Des Plaines Safety Council the matter of studying the possibility of eliminating the stop and go light on the left side of Des Plaines Avenue for traffic approaching the C N 7 Tracks from the south. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Loos and seconded by Friott that the matter of studying the possibility of also eliminating the stop and go traffic control signal on the left side of Des Plaines Avenue for traffic approaching the C N W tracks from the north be referred to the Des Plaines Safety Council for study and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ASK TO ELIMINATE HUMP IN DES PLAINES AVE: The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Dopheide to instruct the Superintendent of Public Works to eliminate the hump in Des Plaines Avenue just north of the C c: N Railroad tracks. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Each member of the Council having been supplied a copy of the minutes of the adjourned regular Council meeting held Monday, May 13,1940 as well as a copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting held Monday, May 20,1940, the motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Carlson to approve the said minutes as presented. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Johnson, chairman of the Finance Committee, then introduced the following proposed resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLO''+ING BILLS AND WAGES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE • AND THAT THE LAYOi AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO D. paopER dARct-1' S UPON THE CITY TREASURER IN PAIMENT OF SAME. 6055 Suburban Area ca Country Tns 6057 C.I.Larson, Treas. 6059 Newarl E1.Co 6061 YMCA Motion Picture Bureau 6079 Oscar Mapes 6063 Arthur Rieck 6065 Frank .Bremer& Son 6067 Frank Scharringhausen 6069 'rm.Radlein 6071 Albert Ritter 6073 Socony-Vac.0i1 Co 6075 American Bank Note Co 6077 Fred Kaufman 6082 City Clerk Petty Cash 6084 Public Service Co 6086 Nagel S„ les c'z Service 6088 L.Heimsoth 6090 Gerald C.sard 6092 Herman Dettman 6094 D.T.Armstrong 6096 M.Johnston 6098 E.A.Vandy 6100 E.L.'`ilson 6102 Holland M.Cassidy 6104 Bd.Tru-;teesPol.Pens.Fd 27.00 4.00 23.58 2.00 25.00 5.00 8.75 54.75 46.80 42.50 5.41 3.39 57.60 .37 685.41 7.99 2.83 3.85 .41 1.63 2.74 2.50 .11 20.00 320.82 6056 American Bk Note Co 5.94 6058 Holland M.Cassidy 70.00 6060 Bell K Howell Co 2.00 6078 U.S.Postmaster 5.03 6062 Des P1.Nrse &:;elf 125.00 6064 D P Publish.Co 4.50 6066 D P Journal .83 6068 Arthur Rieck 28.52 6070 Albert Ritter 25.00 6072 Bert Sweeney 35.00 6074 Joe Palmer 2.65 6076 Holland M.Cassidy 20.00 6081 Bert Sweeney 30.00 6083 Rascher &.Betzold 9.79 6085 Standard Oil Co 4.07 6087 Neptune Meter Co 115.50 6089 H.T7.Baird 2.67 6091 Karl Hodge 3.80 6093 H.K.Pride 2.66 6095 M.S.Hursthouse 3.82 6097 Geo.Hochenauer 3.47 6099 D."''oodhead 2.45 6101 American Bknote 0o 3.39 6103 Frank A.Bremer & Son 16.45 6105 Bd.Trustees Fire Pns 3.90 336 CASH TRANSFER WA's.: ,ANTS No.1 General Corporate Free C sh ;;850.00 (From Water 6400.;Garbafe 6200. Vehicle < 250.)May 1940. No.2. General Corporate Free Cash $850.00(Frornnater 6400.; Garbage $200. Vehicle 6250.00 - June 1940) No.3 :'nater Depreciation Cash 6 80.00 Water Revenue Bonds " 1,312.25 (From Water Free Cash $1,392.25 for May 1940) No.4 Water Depreciation Cash 80.00 '.rater Revenue Bona Cash 1,312.25(From :Tater Free Cash $1,392.25 for June 1940) The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Lemke to adopt this proposed resolution. -The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Carlson that the Council adjourn to 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 4,1940. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council adjourned to 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 4,1940. BDG ICH City Clefk MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR PrETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PL:"INES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY, June Ella, 1940 AT '7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M.Ahbe, presiding, with Aldermen Johnson, Henrich, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. (Aldermen Carroll and Loos were absent during the entire meeting.) The Clerk reported eight (8) Aldermen present. Mayor Ahbe then stated that this is an adjourned regular meeting adjourned from the regular meeting held Monday, June 3, 1940 for the purpose of expediting the matter of authorizing and marketing the proposed 1940 Judgment Funding Bonds. SELL 1940 JUDGMENT FUNDING BONDS: Alderman Johnson, chairman of,the Finance Committee then presented the following proposal: C McNear & Company - June 4,1940 To Honorable Mayor and Members _of the City Council Des Plaines,Illinois Gentlemen: For $19,000.00 Judgment Funding Bonds of City of Des Plaines, State of Illinois, dated June 15,1940, issued in 61,000. denominations, bearing interest at thexate of three three quarters (3 3/4%) per annum, payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1 of each year, both principal and interest to be payable at Northern Trust Company, Chicago, Illinois, and maturing as follows: $3,000. July 1,1942 to 1946 inclusive X4,000. 1947 we will pay: the par value thereof and accrued interest to date of delivery. `e understand that the City will provide and pay for the legal opinion of Holland M.Cassidy and also for the necessary blank bonds.