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05/19/1941472 8543 D. J. Stack (Bills cont'd) _Additional. Checks: 65.00 8544 C. J. Stack 48.00 The notion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Carroll to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follow- ing result: Ayes: Aldermen 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. ADJOURN SINE DIE: ,The motion was then made by Alderman. Dopheide and seconded by Lemke that the Council adjourn sine die for the purpose of proceeding with the formai induction of newly elected City officers.. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council ad- journed sine die. INDUCTION CEREMONIES: Mayor Ahbe then presented Mr. T. R. Napieralski as master of ceremonies. The oaths of office of Mayor Charles H. Garland, Edgar J. Friedrich, City Jerk, Harold J. Ahbe, City Treasurer, A. L. Sengstock, Police Magistrate and Aldermen Elmer W. Johnson, G. Walter Pflughaupt, Henry J. Kehe, 4ohn,W. Lemke and. Samuel C. Campagna were then publicly administered, after which ilayor Ahbe formally presented the Mayor's gavel to Mayor,Charles H. Garland. COUNCIL_RE-CONVENES: The meeting was then reconvened by Mayor Garland with Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Loos, Dopheide Kehe, Lemke, Friott, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The lerk reported all,members of the Council present. Mayor Garland announced that the Council will hold its next regular meet- ing on Monday May 19, 1941 at 8:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made b y Alderman Johnson and seconded by Lemke that the Council regularly adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjorned. RICH, City Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAIBERS ON MONDAY, _ MAY 19. 1941 at 8:00 P.O. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Charles H. Garland presiding with Alder!en Carroll, Johnson, Loos, Pflughaupt, Dopheide, Kehe, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the,roll call. The Clerk reported all members of the Council present. REPORTS: None of,the officers or staneling committees had a report to offer. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Garland then annohnced the appointment of the follow- ing committees: (The first named in each case is,chairman) 1. COMMITTEE ON' FINANCE --Aldermen Pflughatpt, Kehe,.; and.: Carroll 2. COMMITTEE ON POLICE & LICENSE --Johnson, Lemke, and Pflughaupt 3. COMMITTEE ON SUBDIVISIONS, BUILDING AND MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT--Kehe, Pflughaupt, Dopheide. 4. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC BUILDINGGAND GROUNDS—Aldermen Schwanbeck, Friott, and Campagna 5. COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND'SIDEWALKS--Aldermen Campagna, Loos, Johnson 6. COMMITTEE ON FIRE PROTECTION Aldermen Loos, Johnson, Dopheide 7. COMMITTEE ON SEWER SANITATION AND HEALTH—Aldermen Carroll, Lemke, and Schwanbeck 8. COMMITTEE ON NATER -.-Aldermen Lemke, Carroll, Loos 9. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS Alderman Dopheide, Mr. W. L. Fabian, Mr. Fred Fulls, and Mr. Ted Napieralski 10. BAND COMMITTEE --Alderman Friott - two year term ending April 30, 1943 and Mr. H. T. Bennett - five year term ending April 30, 1946 The notion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Campagna to confirm the said 1 (Appointmentcont'd) appointments. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said appointments confirmed. 473 CHIEF OF POLICE: Mayor Garland then announced the appointment of Howard A. Becker as Chief of Police. This appointment was confirmed upon a.motion by Alder- man Carroll and seconded by Kehe. CITY ATTORNEY: Mayor Garland then appointed Kenneth G. Meyer City Attorney, which appointment was confirmed upon a motion by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Friott. CITY ENGINEER: Mayor Garland then appointed Edgar N. Fletcher City Engineer, which appointment was confirmed upon a motion made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Pflughaupt. FIRE MARSHALL: The Mayor then appointed Walter Lagerhausen as Fire Marshall, which appointment was confirmed upon a motion made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Loos. SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The Mayor then appointed Marvin D. Wells as Superintendent of Public Works, which appointment was confirmed upon a motion made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Loos. BUILDING INSPECTOR: Mayor Garland then appointed Frank F. Scharringhausen Cq to the office of Buiiding.Inmpector, which appointment was confirmed upon a motion made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Loos. Mayor Garland then announed the following group of appointments: • ARTHUR RIECK, Electrical Inspector Mrs. ELSIE WILLER, Health Inspector MRS. ETHEL HAMMERL, Police Matron FRED A. NELSON. Member of Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for a three-year term endi xS April 30, 1944 W. L. PLEW, Member of City Plan Commission for eight-year term ending April 30, 1949 ALVAH JAMES, Member of wing Board of Appeals for five-year term ending April 30, 1946 JAMES BRADLEY, Member of Zoning'Board of Appeals to complete the unex- pired term of John Kray (deceased) ending April 30, 1944. P. E. FLAMINIO, Member of -Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund for a two-year term ending April 30, 1943. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Loos that the said group of appointments be confirmed. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said group of appointments confirmed. 1 LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Garland then announced the appointment of the following as members of the Board of Trustees of the Des Plaines Public Library: Mrs. Frieda Hill ) Mr. Samuel McKay) For a three-year term ending April 30, 1944 Mr. Keats Longley) The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Campagna to confirm these appointments. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said appointments confirmed. APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF RECREATION: Mayor Garland then appointed Mrs. Ella. Raymond to the office of Direetor of Recreation, which appointment was confirmed upon a motion made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Loos. APPOINTMENTS TO LIQUOR COMMISSION: Mayor Garland then appointed Aldermen Carroll and Loos to assist him in his duties as Liquor Commissioner, stating that the said appdntments require no Council confirmation. PASS i941 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE: The Clerk then read in full for second reading, the proposed 1941 Tax. Levy Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVYING OF AN ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOS COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1941 AND SND/NG DECEMBER 31st, 1941. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Loos to pass and adopt the said proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the'Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Loos, Pflughaupt, Kehe, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. (Alderman Dopheide was absent 474 (Tac Levy Ordinance cont'd) during this roll call). The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance passed as read. Mayor Charles H. Garland then signed the said ordinance in approval thereof, which signature of approval was attested by Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk. BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS CREATED: The Clerk then read in full, for first reading, a proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF DFS PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Johnson to suspend the rules and place this proposed ordinance upon its final passage. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Loos, Pflughaupt, Kehe, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays? None. (Alderman Dopheide was absent during this roll call). The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended and the said proposed ordinance before the Council for final disposition. The motion was then made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Campagna that this proposed ordinance be passed. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Carroll Johnson, Loos, Pflughaupt, Kehe, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays: None. (Alderms Dopheide was absent during this roll call.) The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance passed. petitions REQUEST 43,000.00 BUILDING RESTRICTION: The Clerk -then read the -following PETITION FOR RESTRICTIONS in the undersigned property owners of property lying/the subdivisions known as "McIntosch and Company's Second Addition to Riverview" and "Shaw's Riverview Addition", do hereby express the need for placing a restriction of not less than 43,000.00 upon all buildings to be con- structed in the future in the aforesaid subdivisions, and We do hereby respectfully request and petition the City Council of the City of Des Plaines to take such steps as may be necessary to prohibit the construction of any building for residential purposes in the said subdivisions, the building cost of which is less than 43,000.00. It is the intent of this petition to place upon all lots or parcels in the said subdivisions a minimum residential building restriction of 43,000.00. Signed: Eric H. Church, 1703 Prospect Avenue and fifteen others. Mayor Garland referred this petition to the Committee on Subdivisions, Building and Municipal Development for study and report, with instructions to•call upon the Build- ing Inspector for such information on this matter as he may have available. PETITION TO PROVIDE SEWERS IN CUMBERLAND TERRACE: The Clerk then read the following petition: Des Plaines, I11. May 19, 1941 To the Honorable Mayor and City Counoil of the City of Des Plaines, Ill. We the undersigned, representing property owners in the Subdivision of Cumberland Terrace in the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, respect- fully petition your honorable body to devise suitable ways and means for the construction, installation and financing of a sanitary sewer project in said subdivision. Signed: Walter Schuessler John Headland George J. Prokop R. W. Hughes Mayor Garland referred this petition to the Committee. on Sewers, Sanitation and Health for study and report. 475 PETITION FOR RE -ZONING: The Clerk then read the following petition: PETITION WHEREAS the area bounded on the north by Washington Street, on the south by main line of the Des Plaines Valley Railroad tracks, on the east by the City limits of the City of Des Plaines and on the west by the west wye tracks of the Des Plaines Valley Railroad is now zoned for industrial purposes, and WHEREAS the area adjacent to the said industrial zone has been developed into a creditable suburban residential community with several hundred new homes, and WHEREAS the said industrial zone is flanked on the south by a sub- stantial and promising residential area at the end of Prairie Avenue, and on the north by the newly developed Cumberland Terrace Section, and WHEREAS the area of the said industrial zone is too small to be desirable for a large modern industry of desirable character, it is quite likely that the said area, if permitted to remain industrial property, will eventually be occupied by a number of mixed and mis- cellaneous small industries, and WHEREAS such industrial development would seriously injure the value of existing residential property adjacent thereto, and would seriously retard residential development both to the north and to the south thereof, and WHEREAS the successful development of Cumberland Terrace as a residential community shows that the said area now zoned for in- dustrial purposes, could be successfully developed for residential use also. THEREFORE we, the undersigned do hereby petition the City Council of the amity of Des Plaines to re --zone the said area from Industrial to Residential Class "A": Signed:. L. B. Johnson, 583 Washington Street and one hundred and twenty-two more signatures The Mayor referred this petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals for public hearing and recommendation. AUTHORIZE COLLECTION OF FORFEITED AND WITHDRAWN SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: The Clerk Then read the following proposed resolution: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE COLLECTION OF WITHDRAWN AND FORFEITED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS WHEREAS, the recent General Assembly enacted Laws amending Section 68 of the Local Improvements Act and Section 227, Chapter 120, Revenue haws, which provide among other features that in counties of more than 500,000 inhabitants a 12% penalty on special assessments withdrawn (after July 1935)also providing that, in addition to the County Clerk's authority to collect and redeem, the amount due on withdrawn or forfeited special assessments may be collected by the Comptroller or other authorized City or Village officer of the City or Village which levied the assessment; and WHEREAS, the amount due must be based upon an estimate of cost of redemption computed by the County Clerk and at the rate fixed by the City Council as to the rate of the penalty interest fixed thereon; and WHEREAS, said law authorized City Councils to waive all penalties on such withdrawals and forfeitures in excess of seven (7%); and - WHEREAS, the local collection of such withdrawn and for- feited special assessments may be an inducement for property owners to promptly pay same; 476 (Resolution eont'd) THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of -the City of Des Plaines, that the City Collector -Treasurer be and is hereby designated and authorized to collect such withdrawn and forfeited special assessments and to waive all penalties on same in excess of seven per (7%), said collection to be based upon an estimate computed by the County Clerk BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Collector -Treasurer issue the fora of receipt for such payments, as is prescribed by law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this reso- lution and the form of receipt to be issued by the City Col-- lector -Treasurer, as provided by law, be filed with the County Clerk of Cook County, Illinois. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Campagna 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, Loos, Pflughaupt, Dopheide, Kehe, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS: The Clerk then read the follow- ing proposed resolution. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY TREASURER: WHEREAS Harold J. Ahbe, City Treasurer of the City of Des Plaines County of Cook, State of Illinois, has, purs.ant to the terms of an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois, here- tofore adopted and now in full force and effect, requested this City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, to designate a bank or banks, or other depository in which the funds and moneys received by him or in his official custody, may be kept or deposited; and WHEREAS, the following designated banks have furnished copies of the last two sworn statements of resources and liabilities as furnished to the Comptroller of Currency or the Auditor of Public Accounts; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, aforesaid, tha the following banks are hereby named and designated as depositories in which the funds and moneys received by, or in the official custody of Harold J. Ahbe, City Treasurer may be kept and deposited: The First National Bank, Des Plaines, Illinois The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, Illinois BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each bank herein designated as a de- pository for such funds or moneys shall furnish this City Council with a copy of all bank statements which it is required to furnish to the said Auditor of Public Accounts, or the said Comptroller of Currency, while acting as a Depository; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if such hinds or moneys are *posited in a bank herein designated as a depository, the amount of such deposits shall not exceed seventy-five per cent (75%) of the capital and surplus of such Bank, and such City Treasurer shall not be discharged from responsibility for any such funds or moneys deposited in any bank in exess of such limitations. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Carroll to adopt this resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the follwoing result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Loos, Pflughaupt, Dopheide, Kehe, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. APPOINTS ASSISTANT TO COLLECTOR -TREASURER: The Clerk then read the following letter: 1 (Letter cont'd) Hon. Charles H. Garland Mayor of the City of Des Plaines Dear Sir: This is to advise that I have appointed Mr. Charles M. Larson as assistant City Collector—Treasurer of the City of Des Plaines. Respectfully yours, (Signed) Harold J. Aube City Treasurer City of Des Plaines, I11. The Mayor order this letter placed on file. ESTABLISH "DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME": The Clerk then read in full for first reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING "DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME" AS THE OFFICIAL TIME WITHIN C\t THE CITY OF DES PLAINES The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Kehe to suspend the rules and place the said proposed ordinance upon its final passage. The Mayor put the question on the motion to suspend the rules and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Loss, Wel Pflughaupt, Dopheide, Kehe, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried, the rules suspended and the said proposed ordinance before the Council for final disposition. 1 The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Campagna to finally pass and adopt the said proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Loos, Pflughaupt, Dopheide, Kehe, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said or— dinance passed. letter: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SAFETY COUNCIL: The Clerk then read the following May 19,1941 Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sirs: The Des Plaines Safety Council respectfully requests that the City Council consider the following matters for action: I. That the State Highway Department be contacted and asked to erect Stop Signs and Slow Signs on Wolf Rd. and Golf Rd. thru Cumberland Terrace. II. That the State Highway'Department be asked to erect Slow or Caution signs on Busse and Northwest Highway for cars approaching the bridge from the East as they .enter the "Y" at that point. III. As many complaints of speeding come to the Safety Council we wish to call your attention to the spots mentioned. Center Street -Riverview and the West Side, Especially Woodlawn and Greenview Avenues. We also have complaints on parking on the wrong side of the street and on parkways. IV. Parking lanes and streets to be properly marked with white 14ee paint. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Lee R. Foster Secretary 477 478 (Letter cont 'd) Mayor Garland referred Items number I, II, and IV to the Committee on Streets and Sidewalks for study and report, while Item number III was referred to the Police and License Committee. letter: AMERICAN LEGION ASKS PARADE PERMIT: The Glerk then read the following DES PLAINES POST NO. -36 May 16, 1941 City Council City of Des Plaines E. J. Friedrich, City Clerk Honored Citizens: The Des Plaines Post No. 36 .of the American Legion will again observe Memorial Day, May 30, in the usual way, with a parade from the Legion Home and services at Memorial Park, and at the -River Bridge. I am hereby asking for a permit to parade between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. Thanking you for past favors, Very truly yours, (Signed) F. R. letterman Adjutant The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Loos that the permit re- quested be granted. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the permit granted. INVITE COUNCIL TO MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES: The Clerk then read the following letter: DES PLAINES POST NO. #36 THE AMERICAN LEGION May 15, 1941 To the Honorable City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Des Plaines Post No. 36 of the American Legion will observe Memorial Day, May 30th with a parade and fitting exercises at Memorial Park. We invite the City Council as in the past to participate with us in paying tribute to our heroic dead. Hoping that you will be with us in a body, we remain, Yours sincerely, (Signed) T. R. letterman Adjutant The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Friott to thankfully accept this invitation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. REQUESTS'FILLING VACANT SERGEANCY: The Clerk then read the following letter: May 19, 194]. Elmer Johnson, Chairman Police Committee Des Plaines City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Johnson: 1 (Letter cont'd) As your committe knows there'is no sergeant in the Cityts Police De— partment at the present time. The work is such that there should be one. I would like to have you and your committee consider and if possible recommend to the Honorable Mayor and Council Members that they re— quest the Police Commission to conduct examinations and from the successful candidates appoint such a sergeant. There is an appropriation in the city appropriation ordinance for the scary of a sergeant. Sincerely yours, (Signed) H. A.. Becker Chief of Police The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Lemke to instruct the Clerk to write the Fire and Police Commission requesting the said commission to fill the vacancy existing in the rank of Police Sergeant. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. WIDENING GRACELAND AVENUE — (M.F.T. SECTION 7.4.S.): Alderman Pflughaupt then inquired concerning the progress made in Vie widening of Grace'land Avenue Cn between Miner Street and Thacker Street with Motor Fuel Tax Funds. E. N. Fletcher, =,/ City Engineer outlined the general facts concerning this improiment. The motion was then made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded'by Pflughaupt to authorize and direct the City Engineer to preparesuchplans, specifications and estimates; .t and to secure such approval from the State Highiay Department as may be necessary to proceed with the project. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ' 1 1 PROPOSED THACKER STREET BRIDGE ACROSS RIVER: Alderman Pflughaupt then asked the City Engineer for in formation concerning the proposed bridge across the Des Plaines River at Thacker Street. The Catty Engineer reported that the said improvement would probably necessitate raising Des Plaines Avenue some 5 or 6,feet between Ashland Avenue and Ellinwood Street, which would no doubt be critized by owners of adjacent property. Mayor Garland then referred this matter ,to the Committee on Streets and Sidewalks for study and report. ' PLAT DEDICATING FOREST AVENUE FROM SO0 'LINE TO LEE STAEET: The Clerk then presented a tentative plat entitled: T PLAT OF DEDICATION' FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY FOREST AVENUE The p03 Ft. of the S. 1/3 of that part of the N.W. 1/4 of tiie S.E. 1/4 of Sec. 2041-12 bring W. of Wisconsin Central R. R. and the N.33 ft. of the N. 332 Ft. of that part of the S. 1/2 of the S. 1. 1/4 of Sec. 20, T. 41N., R.12 E. of 3rd P. M. lying ' W. of the isconsin R. R. in Cook County, Illinois. Mayor Garland referred the said plat to the City Plan Commission for approval and recommendations. PROTESTS "BUNK CARS" WITHIN CITY LIMITS: Alderman Friott then reported that the Northwestern Railroad is parking so called "bunk cars" within they ' limits of the City contrary to ordinance. Mayor Garland referred this matter to the Chief of Police for action and report. ASK C. & N.W. RAILROAD TO OIL ROADBED: The motion wee made by Alder— man Johnson and seconded by Friott to instruct the Clerk to write the Northwestern' Railroad requesting that the roadbed of its main line through the City -be oiled to reduce dust. The motion wasvoted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor de— clared the motion carried. URGES ACTION IN COUNTY ZONING HEARING: Alderman Loos then urges that that the local papers and the Council do all in their power to prevent the adaption of the proposed amendment to the Cook County Zoning Ordinance, which would permit residential building lots with a frontage as small as forty feet in un- incorporated areas in Cook County. The motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Carroll to have the Clerk request the Plan Commission to officially object to the proposed amendment for the City of Des Plaines. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 479 1 480 BIBLE FAITH CHURCH DEDICATION: Mayor Garland then transmitted to the members of the Council as well as to all such others present the cordial invitation of Pastor W. Fast to the formal dedication of the new church building of the Bible Faith Church to be held on Sunday, June 1, 1941 at 3:00 P.M. Mayor Garland requested the Clerk to acknowledge and accept this invitation. GARBAGE CANS GREET SUNDAY DRIVERS: Alderman Dopheide called the Council's attention to the fact that according to rule the residents along Algonquin Road set out their garbage cans on Sunday evening for the Monday morning collection, and that the headlights of the many Sunday drivers magnify these cans as they pass. Mayor Garland referred this matter to the Committee on Sewers, Sanitation and Health for study and report. APPROVAL OF BILLS: 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 UPON THE CITY TREASURER IN PAYMENT OF SAME. 575 Blewitt -Florist 8576 Municipal Yr. Book 8578 City Clerk's Petty Cash 8580 Des P1. Pdbl. to. 8582 Des Plaines Realty Co Inc. 8584 Public Service Co. 8586 Engelhard, Korgman & Co. 8588 Middle States Tel. Co. 8590 C. H. Hanson Co. 8591 Frank Scharringhausen 8593 John Maruska 8595 Marjo Prod. Co.. 8597 Englehard, Krogman & Co. 8599 Public Service Co. 8601 Walter L. Dopheide 8603 Albert Ritter 8605 Public Service Co. 8607 Nagel Sales & Service 8609 Public Service Co. 8611 Engihard, Krogman & Co. 8613 John Larson 8615 Theo. Khittle 8617 Frank BBunner 8619 Martin oss 8621 Bert Sweeney 8623 Coffman Coal Yard 8625 William H. Cater 8627 C. & N W. R R Co. 8629 City Clerk Petty Cash 8631 Vic Salman 8633 A. H. Kentzel 8635 John Schuler - 8637 H. Lockhart 8639 AndRew Gallup 8641 J. u. Rayburn 8643 T. H. Fuller 8645 M. L. Pack 8647 F. W. Stinson 8649 Engelhard, Krogman & Co. No. 1 Vehicle Free Cash $ 262.50 10.00 4.50 8577 6.92 8579 63.35 8581 480.00 8583 485.31 8585 197.20 8587 9.00 8589 11.00 8651 204.38 8592 46.80 8594 3.30 8596 6.12 8598 4.01 8600 5.00 8602 78.00 8604 30.00 8606 14.74 8608 1.84 8610 91.17 8612 13.50 8614 28.80 8616 6.60 8618 24.00 8620 10.00 8622 15.14 8624 137.00 8626 66.89 8628 15.06 8630 4.08 8632 3.62 8634 3.47 8636 1.70 8838 .33 8640 3.70 8642 .34 8644 1.81. 8646 2.91 8648 42.75 8650 • Ditto Inc. Frank A. Bremer & Son W. L. Plew & Company Englehard, Krogman & Co. A. Hintz Des Plaines Publ. Co. Zephyr Cafe H. A. Becker Arthur Rieck Public Service Co. Engelhard Krogman & Co. James B. low & Sons Des Pl. Publ. Co. Joe Palmer Engelhard, Krogman & Co. Public Service Co. Coffman Coal Yard Union Linen Supply Co. Fred Kaufman Albert Leopold James Schimka. Anton Walter Ray Palmer Public Service Co. Johns Manville Atlas Mineral Prod. Co. Union Linen Supply Co. Engelhard, Krogman & Co. W. R. Sulzbach W. A. Andresen E. L. Smith Rexford Hawley M. L. Green Walter Dahm Edward Garlick Margaret Roland L. Felten Public Service Co. CASH TRANSFER WARRANTS 2.35 14.71 10.00 5.17 55.00 .50 17.26 7.70 75.08 37.56 11.49 80.34 22.50 44.00 60.30 5.16 42.77 1.50 51 .00 10.80 4.40 12.00 41.80 1.00 80.08 6.82 1.50 87.30 3.57 3.00 3.20 3.19 3.82 .19 2.32 .26 3.92 22.17 To transfer to Vehicle Free Cash from Garbage Free Cash the sum of $262.50 - the total of , Veh #8154, 7962, and 7744 each $87.50, issued to 1941 Appropriation Ordinance (3/7/41) this part of Mr. Wells salary is chargeable to the Garbage fund and not to the Vehicle Fund(as was charged in previous years.) Garbage Pee Cash $262.50 No. 2 Garbage Free Cash $ 200.00 No. 3 Garbage Free Cash rt The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Dopheide to adopt the (Cash Transfer Warrants cont td) To transfer from Vehicle Fund to Garbage Fund Cash the sum of $100.00 to adjust the monthly cash transfers made during January and February, 1941. In accordance with the passage of the 1941 Appropriat3,on ordinance (3/17/41) the monthly transfer to General Corporate from Garbage Fund should be $200.00 instead of $250.00 (as was transferrred); Vehicle Fund transfer should be $250.00 instead of $200.00 (as was transferred) Jan Feb Mar Apr 1941 Vehicle Free Cash $200.00 To transfer to Garbage Free Cash from Fire Dept Eqpt Bond Cash the sum of $25.00 redeeming interest coupon #11 from Fire Dept Equp Bond No. 3. Fire Dept. Eqp Bond Cash $ 25.00 said proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll ,Q with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Carroll, Jdhnson, Loos, Pflughaupt, Kehe, Dopheide, 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 sipp ed a copy of the minutes of the regular Council Meeting held Monday, May 19, 1941 the________` motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Lemke to said minutes as presented. 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 Lemke and seconded by Dopheide that the meeting adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. 1 1 481 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 2, 1941 at 8:00 P.M. CH, City lerk CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Charles H. Garland presiding with Aldermen Carroll, Loos, Pflughaupt, Dopheide, Kehe, Lemke, Friott and Schwanbeck responding to the roll call., Aldermen Johnson and Campagna appeared immediately following the roll call. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerk then submitted the reports for May, 1941 of the following: Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk Harold J. Abbe, City Treasurer Frank S ha.rrir hausen, Building Inspector Arthur deck, electrical Inspector The motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Friott to order the said reports placed.on file. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the .Mayor de- - clared the motion carried. COMMITTEE ON WATER: Alderman Lemke, chairman stated that Norma Well is no longer an adequate or desireable source of water as was demonstrated in the re— cent emergency. He recommended that the committee on water together with Engineer J. Albert M. Robinson investigate the possibility of getting another source of supply. The motion was made by Alderman Loos and seconded by Lemke to have the Council meet as a Committee of the Whole together with Mr. Robinson as soon as possible. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.