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10/21/1940MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DFS PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 21. 1940 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M. Abbe presiding, with Aldermen Carroll, Henrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna respon- ding to the roll call. Alderman Johnson was absent during the entire meeting. The Clerk reported nine Aldermen present. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL: None of the standing committees of the Council had reports to offer. DECIDE AGAINST WIDENING OF ALGONQUIN ROAD: The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Friott to drop the matter of widening Algonquin Road (Keeney Avenue) and to go on record as opposing the widening of the said street. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ASK TO REMOVE ROUTE # 62 FROM ALGONQUIN ROAD: Alderman Cq .Henrich then introduced the following proposed resolution whieh was read by the Clerk: WHEREAS: State Bond Issue Route #62 now proceeds "t through.the City of Des -Plaines on Algonquin Road (Keeney Avenue) within the said City is one of the said City's principal residential streets, and WHEREAS: the said street bisects a densely popu- lated area in which there are numberous school - children, which must cross the said street several times daily, and WHEREAS: the said street carries a large volume of fast through traffic which is both hazardous and annoying to the residents of the said street, and WHEREAS: roadway on the said street is too narrow to properly accomodate its traffic load, and must eventually be widened if it is continued as a state highway, and WHEREAS: such widening would be costly and would materially multiply the already existing hazard and annoyance, and above all would deprive the said street of its suburban residential character, WHEREAS:, Oakton Street runsparallel to the said Algonquin Road (Keeney Avenue) only six blocks south thereof, and WHEREAS: Oakton Street traverses a sparsely popu- lated commercial district in the south end of the City of Des Plaines, and has a wide, well -paved roadway capable of accomodating a large volume of high speed traffic; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, after due consideration of a petition signed by one hundred and five (105) residents residing on Algonquin Road in the City of Des Plaines, that the State Highway Department - be and the same is hereby petitioned to discontinue Algonquin Road (Keeney Avenue) in the City of Des Plaines as a state route, and re-route State Bond Issue Route #62 over Oakton Street, and 389 Resolution (contd) BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED that the Clerk be and he is hereby direct- ed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to District Office of the State Highway Department at Chicago, Illinois The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Henrich that the said proposed resolution be adopted. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said reso- lution adopted. CONSIDER LEASE OF RAILROAD STATION PARK: The Clerk then sub- mitted a proposed maintenance lease agreement between the City and the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company covering the zix parcels of park lying alongside,the main line track of the said railroad between Des Plaines Avenue and Graceland Avenue. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Lemke to refer the said proposed lease agreement to the City Attorney for examination and recommendation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. OPEN COAL BIDS: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and secon- ded by Campagna to instruct the Clerk to open the bids received covering 65 (or more) tons of Poecahantas or New River Mine Run coal to be used as fuel for heating the Municipal Building during the 1940-1941 heating season. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk then opened the said bids and read them as follows: 1. Des Plaines Lumber & Coal Co. (New River) $7.31 per ton 2. Meyer Coal & Material Co. (Poccahantas) $7.40 per ton The motion was made by Alderman Henrich and seconded by Carlson to refer the said bids to the Committee on Public Works, Buildings, and Plats with full power to act. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS: The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: WHEREAS, the following duly designated Banks have furnished the City Council of City of'Des Plaines, Illinois with copies of Bank statements as furnished to the Comptroller of Currency and the Auditor of Public Accounts as of September 30, 1940 Northern Trust Co. of Chicago, Illinois First National Bank of Des Plaines, 111. BE IT RESOLVED, after consideration of these statements, the Banks be continued as the Depositories for the Funds of Charles M. Larson, as City Treasurer. The above is a correct copy of Resolution passed at a meeting held on the day of , A. D., 19 • The motion was made by Alderman Henrich and seconded by Carlson to adopt the said proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. ST. MARY'S CHURCH REQUESTS CLOSING STREET: The clerk then read the following letter: Messrs. Otto W. J. Henrich and Fred A. Loos, Aldermen of the Second Ward, Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: - The members of St. Mary's Parish would appreciate it, if you would kindly request the City Council to grant permission to close Prairie Avenue, from Center Street to Pearson Street, 1 Letter from St. Marys re. closing street contd. from 11:30 A. M. to 1:00 P. M. on each day that school is in session. St. Mary's has inaugurated a Kindergarten in the Church building, with an attendance of a great number of small children, and as Prairie Avenue is very narrow between Center and Pearson Streets, and as the majority of children attending St. Mary's School and the Kindergarten carry their lunch, it is extremely dangerous for them to attempt to cross the street, even at the intersections. Our request for permission to close the street, is made at this time, so as to guard against any accidents occurring to the small children. Trusting that the City Council will deem it advisable to grant our re— quest, we are Respectfully yours, (Signed) Joseph A. Murphy Chairman of the Committee The motion was made by Alderman Henrich and seconded by Carroll to gant `4 the said request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the request granted. _ ASK PAINTING PEDESTRAIN CR0SSWALIcSs The Clerk then read the following letter: 1 FIRST WARD CIVIC CLUB 1204 Harding Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois Hon. Hobart M. Abbe, Mayor and Members of City Council, City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: May we call your attention to the need for painting markers for the guidance of school children and for the assistance of patrol boys and girls doing traffic duty at the various schools. This is an urgent safety matter and trust the matter will have prompt attention. Thanking you and the members of the city council for your cooperation in the past in this matter. Yours respectfully, FIRST WARD CIVIC CLUB (Signed) James Conte James Conte, President The Mayor referred this letter to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee with instruc tions to provide the painted crosswalks as requested. REQUEST PERMIT TO SELL LITERATURE: The Clerk then read the following letter: THE SALVATION ARMY 700 Brompton Avenue Chicago, Illinois Chief of Police Des Plaines, Ill. Dear Sir: As in former years we are making plans to spread hope and cheer to the unfortunate through the medius of our 392 Letter from Salvation Army re. sale of literature contd. Christmas "War Cry", and again we ful. Religious paper in your city. We would like to send a g roup of Des Plaines between the period of These men will register with your would like to sell this beauti— our uniformed students into November llth to November 20th. department the days they work. We appreciate all the past favors and trust we may have a fav— orable reply to this urgent request. Thanking you in advance, I remain, Sincerely yours, (Signed) Charles Overstake CO:BLH Charles Overstake (Major) The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Carroll to grant this request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said request granted. LETTER OF THANKS FROM RED CROSS: The Clerk then read the fol— lowing letter: THE AMERICAN RED CROSS 616 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois Des Plaines City Council cjo Mr. Edgar Friedrich, City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: The consideration will be appreciated if you will convey to the members of the Des Plaines City Council this expression of sincere appreciation for the use of the workroom donated to the volunteer workers of the Des Plaines Red Cross Pro— duction Corps. It is particularly generous of the Council to supply heat, electricity, and janitor service as well and it is a privilege to assure you that your helpfulness is aiding materially in furthering our produc tion program. Very truly yours, RH:RK (Signed) Roger Holden Manager Mayor Abbe ordered the said letter placed on file. REPORTS INJURY TO MRS. LEONARD: The Clerk then read the follow• — ing memo: OFFICE MEMO To: City Council Des Plaines, I11., October 11, 1940 Mrs. Mable M. Leonard 6342 Raven Street, Chicago At time:— 541 Des Plaines Avenue Slipped on Library floor about 7:30 P.M. - Sept. 11, 1940 — Needs physicians attention — seems to have injured back. Office Memo (contd) Mayor Abbe ordered the said memo placed on file. NEW TRUCK FOR STREET DEPARTMENT:' Alderman Schwanbeck, chair- man of the Streets and Sidewalks Committee, then 'reported that the Street Department is sadly in need of a new truck. The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Loos to -refer this matter to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee for further study and recommendation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. TARRING CRACKS IN PAVEMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Lemke that the Streets and Sidewalks Committee be instructed to proceed at once to repair the many cracks in the City's concrete streets by sealing the same with tar or asphalt. The motion was voted upon by ac- clamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. REPAIR SUNKEN WALK: The motion was made by Alderman Henrich and seconded by Friott to instruct the Streets and Sidewalks Committee to repair the sunken sidewalk on the north side of Prairie Avenue just east of Center Street where the driveway from Prairie Avenue enters the public parking lot. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: In the absence of Alderman Johnson, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Alderman Carroll introduced the following pro- posed resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS & WAGES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO DRAW UPON THE CITY TREASURER PROPER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. 6925 Middle States Tel. Co. $ 6926 Middle States Tel. Co. 6927 DesPlaines Publ. Co. 6928 Public Service Co. 6929 A. Hintz 6930 Hartless Aust.Linen & T. Supply , 2930 W. Lake 6931 Middle States Tel. Co. 6932 Zephyr Cafe 6933 Johnson's Elec. Shop 6934 Middle States Tel. Go. 6935 Middle States Tel. Co. 6936 Frank Scharringhausen 6937 Arthur Rieck 6938 Middle States Tel. Go. 6939 Frank A. Bremer & Son 6940 John Maruska 6941 Public Service Co. 6942 Void 6943 B. F. Kinder's Sons 6944 Meyer Coal & Matl. Go. 6945 Lag. Lbr & Coal Co. 6946 Public Service Co. 6947 Public Service Co. 6948 Middle States Tel. Co. 6949 Progress Press,10 S.Wells 6950 Albert Ritter 7063 Bert Sweeney 7064 Herman Meinshausen 7065 Public Service Co. 7066 Purnelll & Wilson Inc. 7067 A -W Eqp Co.2655 W.VanBuren 7068 Hess Tire & Bat. Serv. 7069 Standard Oil Co. 1332 Webford Avenue 7070 D P Mere. Co 694 Lee St. 7071 Hess Tire & Bat. Serv. Co. 7072 Valvoline Oil Go. 5th & Butler St. Cin. 7073 Lag. Lbr & Coal Co. 31.75 19.75 12.25 453.51 55.00 1.50 25.85 5.55 1.63 7.50 3.00 75.75 41.73 6.80 11.28 46.80 23.12 1.95 59.37 51.67 2.69 2.40 9.35 37.14 65.00 40.00 3.60 52.67 10.91 41.26 62.87 5.71 2.33 55.22 44.75 36.40 7074 Public Service 7075 Fred Kaufman 7076 Bert Sweeney 7077 Albert Ritter 7078 Joe Dauvin 7079 Dan Hildebrandt 7080 E. Knocker 7081 F. Tegtmeier 7082 Socony-Vac. Oil Co. Harding & Western 14.42 7083 Merchants Chem.Co. 435 N.Michigan 28.84 7084 Marblehead Lime Go. 252.50 7085 Socony Vac.Oil Co. 14.94 7086 Public Service Co. 3.00 7087 Lag.Lbr & Goal Co. 1.69 7088 Middle States Tel Co. 15.95 7089 Johnson's Elec.Shop 2.32 7090 Manning, Maxwell & Moore Inc. Bridgeport, Conn. 6.45 7091 B.F.Kinder's Sons 1.91 7092 Frank A. Bremer &Son 4.01 7093 Hess Tire & Bat.Sery 31.03 7094 Neptune Meter Co. 192 Jackson Ave. L.Isly.City NY 132.83 7095 Pittsb. Egp.Meter 0b 440 N. Lexington Pittsb. Pa 137.74 7096 Inland Supply Co. 4630 Augusta Blvd 138.14 7097 Public Service Go. 16.40 7098 Middle States Tel Co 6.78 7099 Frank A. Bremer &Son .51 7100 D P Municipal Band 38.95 7101 Lag. Lbr & Goal Co. 17.87 7102 Meyer Coal & Mat102 1 6 2774.60 Co. 3.03 55.20 30.00 5.00 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 393 394 Bills (contd) The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Lemke to adopt this proposal resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes:' Aldermen Carroll, Renrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott,,Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the saidresolution 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, October 7, 1940, the motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Lemke to approve the said minutes as submitted. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Carroll to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion c= ied a = uncil regularly adjourned. J ich, City Clerk )