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12/02/19401 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1940 at 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was c ailed to order by Mayor Hobart M. Ahbe presiding with Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Henrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Fritt, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported all members of the Council present. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerk then read the reports for November, 1940 of the following: Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk Charles M. Larson, City Treasurer Frank F. Scharringhausen, Building Inspector Arthur Rieck, Electrical Inspector Mayor Ahbe ordered the said reports placed on file. Cq REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: There were no reports on hand from any of the standing committees of the Council. ORDINANCE REGARDING CITY PLAN AND SUBDIVISION: 'In place of a pro - "C posed ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND LYING WITHIN BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ETC." which was given first reading at the meeting of the Council held October 7, 1940, Alderman Dopheide, chairman of the special committee to study public works extension and subdivision requirements, introduced a proposed ordinance amending the "Official City Plan" (Chaper 7, 1928 Code) by eliminating therefrom the project of acquiring the old Maine Township High School property on Thacker Street (now the Junior High School) for City Hall purposes, and by adding thereto Article II providing minimum subdivision requirements. The said proposed ordinance read in its entirety for first reading bears the follow- ing title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES OF 1928, ENTITLED "OFFICIAL PLAN OF CITY" BY ADDING THERETO CERTAIN REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUBDIVISIONS. The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Carroll that the said proposed ordinance be referred to the Council sitting as a committee - of -the -whole on Monday, December 9, 1940 at 8:00 P.M. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declarad the motion carried and the said proposed ordinance so committed. 1 RE -SURFACING CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT DES PLAINES AVENUE, PEARSON STREET, LEE STREET AND GRACE - LAND AVENUE: E. N. Fletcher, City Engineer, then reported that Kendrick Harger, District Engineer of the State Highway Department suggests re -surfacing the Des Plaines Avenue, Pearson Street, Lee Street, and Grace - land Avenue -crossings of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad tracks with pre -cast concrete slabs, under an arrangement by which the City would supply the necessary materials with Motor Fuel Tax funds, and the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company would supply the necessary labor. The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, by the Oity Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois that the following described streets be improved under the Motor Fuel Tax Law: 411 412 Resolution (contd) NAME OF THOROUGHFARE Des Plaines Avenue Pearson Street Lee Street Graceland Avenue ARTERIAL STREET OR ROUTE State Aid across Arterial #5 " Route 45 Arterial #6 n n C. & N.W. Tracks if n n " n n rrn n " LENGTH 50 50 45 60 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 1. That the proposed improvement consist of Precast Concrete Pave— ment construction 46 feet wide and shall be designated as Section 8 C.S. 2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of Five Thousand Dollars 05,000.00) for the improvement of said section f rom the municipality's allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds. and, 3. That said work shall be done by Day Labor ( C. & N.W, R. R.); BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to trans— mit two certified copies of this resolution to the Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Highiays, throught its District Engineer's office at Chicago, Illinois. The motion was made by Alderman"Schwanbeck and seconded by Campagna to adopt this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. SEEK TO AMEND ORDINANCE PRETAINING TO AWNINGS: The Clerk then read the following letter. CITY OF DES PLAINES Department of Building Control and Inspection Honorable Mayor And City Council City of Des Plaines Dear Sirs: Subject: Recommended revision of Awning Ordinance December 2, 1940 TIu a has been considerable discussion concerning the erection of movable awnings in Des Plaines regarding the proper elevations of_ framework & fringe,'so I worte up an ordinance which I believe would answer our need, and recommend that the council consider this, and refer to the City Attorney for further drafting. The proposed recommended ordinance is as follows: "MOVABLE AWNINGS: Movable Awnings of combustible or non combustible material, supported throughout �n metal frames without posts, by iron brackets or by iron framework attached firmly to the building so as to leave the sidewalk wholly unobstructed, may extend over the sidewalk por tion of a public street a distance equal to two thirds (2/3) the width of the sidewalk space; provided that every such awning frame shall be not less than seven feet six inches (7'6") above the sidewalk immediately below, and that any fringe attached to such awning shall be not less than seven feet (7') from the sidewalk level immediately below." Respectfully, F. F. Scharringhusen Building Inspector City of Des Plaines, I11. Ordinance (contd) Magor Ahbe referred this letter to the City Attorney for study and recommendation. NURSE AND WELFARE ASS'N.SOLICITS CHRISTMAS HELP: The Clerk then read the following letter: DES PLAINES NURSE & WELFARE To All Civic and Service Organizations, My dear Friends. The recent snow s toren is a strong reminder that the Christmas Season is here, and the time to talk about Christmas baskets. One of the duties of the Nurse and Welfare Association is to provide Christmas cheer for some of our less for tunate neighbors and there- fore we are sending out our usual plea for your assistance. Because you are all members of the Nurse and Welfare Association this is an oppor tunity to take care of Christmas baskets f rom one central source. Last year we delivered baskets to 175 families and we do not � know just what the number will be this year. The names are sent Tte in from various organiv.ations as well as the Relief list from 0_-4 Mr. Wm. Koehler. All of thesenames are investigated by our Com- munity Nurse and the utmost care is taken to give baskets only to those who are in need of a little lift at this season of the year. Because of your very generous donations last year, the assistance did not end with the Christmas baskets but all through the cold winter months the nurse was a ble to supply food for emergency cases. Donations may be sent to Mrs. N. Stemmerman, 866 Prairie Avenue, Treasurer. Thank you for your consideration and may your Christmas be more enjoyable because of your help to our needy. Sincerely yours, DES PLAINES NURSE AND WELFARE ASSN. (Signed) Ella Raymond Christmas Basket Chairman Mayor Ahbe ordered this letter placed on file. CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD ISSUES WINTER WARNING: The Clerk then read the following letter: CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT WISCONSIN DIVISION November 18, 1940 Local Safety Councils Civic Clubs County and City Managements Superintendents of High Schools Gentlemen: Report recently received from the Bureau of Statistics of the In- terstate Commerce Commission shows that during the first eight months of this year 1,113 persons lost their lives and 2,667 were injured in highway -railroad grade crossing accidents. This was the greatest number of fatalities for any corresponding period since 41.3 414 Letter (contd) 1931, with the exception of 1937 when there were 1,144 fatalities. The number of persons injured in the same period for 1940 were greater than for any corresponding period since 1937, when there were 3,090 injuries. This alarming increase is causing much concern among railroad officials and it is earnestly believed, not only by the Railroads but by the National Safety Council and the Safety Section of the Association of American Railroads, that hundreds of human lives could be saved an- nually if motorists would only use greater caution at grade crossings. Surveys made by safety officials show that the greater proportion of grade crossing accidents involve motorists who are familiar with local grade crossings and who use these cros sings frequently, rather than motorists who perhaps pass through that locality for the first time. Further, it is well known that speed and inattention on the part of automobile drivers cause many mishaps on our highways, and likewise these two factors enter into every c rossing accident. Of the 3,079 collisions between trains and motor vehicles in 1939,'the statistics show that 1,096 of them were caused by the motor vehicle running into . the side of the train. In view of these facts, I am soliciting the cooperation of your organ- ization in impressing upon the general public the need for greater attention and care being used in approaching and passing over highway - railroad grade crossings. This is especially important now because of the increase of such accidents that normally take place in the winter months due to ice covered pavements and the fact that the majority of motorists drive with car windows closed, which handicaps them from hearing approaching trains. Yours very truly, CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY P.G. CAMPBELL Superintendent Mayor Ahbe ordered this letter placed on file. CAPT. HOWARD A. BECKER APPOINTED CITY 'MARSHALL: Mayor Ahbe then an- nounced the appointment of Captain Howard A. Becker as City Marshall. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Carroll to confirm this appointment. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said appointment confirmed. TO PROv.WE MUNICIPAL SKATING FACILITIES: Upon inquiry of Alderman Schwanbeck, Mayor Ahbe referred the problem of providing skating facilities during this winter to a joint committee consisting of the Fire Committee and the Yater Committee. ABATE ICY STREET HAZARD: The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Loos to authorize and direct the Superintendent of Public Works to abate the hazards caused by icy streets and sidewalks and to purchase calcium chloride, rock -salt and calcium chloride in such quantities as he may find neces- sary. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. STATE SNOW PLOWS TO BE MORE CAREFUL: Several members of the Council voiced criticism concerning the lack of care by the operators of State Snow plows when ploughing snow from City streets. The Clerk agreet to write the State Highway Department requesting that greater care be exercised in the future by operators of such plows. REPORTS DEATH OF JOHN KR.AY: The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Deopheide•to instruct the Clerk to write a tetter of sympathy to Mrs. John Kray expressing the Council's heartfelt sorrow over the death of 415 Mr. John Kray and expressing the Council's appreciation of the many years of service as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Mr. Kray served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals since 1923) The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILIS: The Finance Committee through its chairman, Alderman Johnson then 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 WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. 7347 Charles M. Larson 7348 Frank A. Bremer & Son 7349 Columbian Bank Note Co. 7350 Des Plaines Publish. Co. 7351 City Clerk Petty Cash 7352 Frank A. Bremer & Son 7353 Des Plaines Journal Inc. 7354 Des Plaines Publ. Co. 7355 Holland M. Cassidy 231 S. La Salle St., 7356 Public Service Co. 7357 Des Plaines Publ. Co. 7358 City Clerk Petty Cash 7359 Natl.Safety Council 20 N.Wacker Drive 7360 Des, Plaines Cafe 7361 Edw.G.Melka 9139 Natl.4ve. M. Grve 7362 Arthur Hintz 7363 Oscar Mapes 7364 Des Plaines Nrs. Association 7365 John Maruska 7366 Sani-Craft Co Inc. 4172 Elston Ave. 7367 Frank Scharringhausen 7368 Arthur Rieck 7369 Edgar Fletcher 7370 F. Scharringhausen 7371 City Clerk Petty Cash 7372 Charles E. Johnson Evanston 7373 Albert Ritter 7374 Bert Sweeney 7375 Joe Dauvin 7376 Public Service Co. 7377 Public Service Co. 7378 Eagle Signal Corp. 7379 PrairieLee Paint Store 7380 Prairie Lee Paint Store 7381 J. G. Ragner 7257 N. Bell Ave. 7382 Joe Palmer 7383 Fred Kaufman 7384 Bert Sweeney 7385 Albert Ritter 7386 Fred Tegtmeier Sr. 7387 Dan Hildebrandt 7388 John Hildebrandt 7389 Herman Tegtmeier 7390 Imperial Truck Corp 5714 S. Western 7391 Marblehead Lime Co. 1.30 8.81 50.00 27.50 5.55 101.91 13.30 62.35 75.00 6.30 4.50 .25 6.18 3.55 20.00 55.00 25.00 250.00 43.20 .9.48 28.50 50.84 52.00 3.00 1.10 40.00 60.63 42.50 3.60 29.83 2315 3.00 5.05 30.64 30.00 31.90 66.60 25.00 5.00 3.60 3.60 3.60 19.80 3.03 246.25 7392 Public Service Co. 7393 City Clerk Petty Cash 7394 Addnesspgr Sales Agcy 35 E. Wacker Drive 7395 Ray Dpnteman 7396 Axel D. Petterson 644 Pearson St. 7397 Cheney Chem. Co. 2929 E. 67th St. Cleveland 7398 Bd.Trust.Po.Pens. Fund 7399 Bd.Trust.Fire Pens. Fund 7400 E. P. Rielley 7401 W. P. Mercer 7402 Louis Meinshausen 732.49 .86 CASH TRANSFER WARRANTS FOR DECEMBER 1940 1.22 1.73 14.50 18.55 12.37 14.07 86.40 86.40 86.40 No. 1 General Corporate Fund 850.00 Water 400.00 Garbage 200.00 Vehicle 250.00 No. 2 Water Rev. Bond Cash 1,484.25 Water Deprec. Cash 80.00 The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Carroll to adopt this pro- posed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen: Carroll, Johnson, Henrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon 416 Bills (contd) declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF BILIS PREVIOUSLY DIS -ALLOWED: The Finance Committee through its chairman Alderman Johnson then introduced the following proposed resolution approving certain bills previously dis-allowed; RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILIS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO DRAW UPON THE CITY TREASURER THE PROPER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF SAME. 7403 Des Plaines Motor Sales 53.37 7404 W. S. Darley 12.23 7405 Des Plaines Motor Sales 89.70 7406 .Doolittle & Falknor Inc. 7421 S. Loomis Blvd. 246.00 7407 ..C. S. Darley & Co. 2810 Washington Blvd. 24.46 The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Carrall to adopt the said proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; Aldermen Henirch, Loos, Dopheide, Ca rlson,,and Friott. ,The Clerk reported the vote a tie) whereupon Mayor Ahbe cast his vote as "aye" and declared the motion carried and the. said resolution adopted. ,APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each -member of the Council having been supplied a copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting held Monday, November 18, 1940, the motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Lemke to approve the said min»tes 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 Lemke to ajourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. 4111111. ED .J.% . . RICH, CITY C