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05/03/1943MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MAY 3, 1943, AT 8100 P.M. CALL TO ORDER,: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Charles H. Garland presiding, with Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Loos,Pflughaupt, Kehe, Lemke and Campagna responding to the roll -call. (Alermen Dopheide, Friott and Schwanbeck were absent'during the entire meeting.) The Clerk feported seven (7) aldermen present. PEPORIV: The Clerk then read the report for April, 1943 of Frank F. Scharringhausen, Building Inspector. The Mayor ordered the said report placed on file. 1140 ZONING ORDINANCE: The Clerk then read the following proposed ordinance for second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO CLASSIFY, REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATIONS OF TRADES AND INDUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPEC/BIED USES; TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE INTENSITY OF THE USE OF LOT AREAS AM TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE 213 AREA OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES WITHIN AND SURROUNDING SUCH BUILDINGS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICTS FOR THE SAID PURPOSES AND PRESCRIBING THE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS", PASSED FEBRUARY 5U 1923. AS AMENDED. ***************** =Ms The Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Des Plaines, at a meeting duly called and held according to law, considered the ques- tion of re-classifying from residence district, Area District AA, to residence district, Area District A, the real estate hereinafter re- ferred to; and WHEREAS, The said Zoning Board of Appeals tender their report and state that after:many meetings they are unable to agree and therefore can- not make any recommendation, but in lieu thereof submit their report; and WHEREA§, The City Council, after considering the report of the said Zoning Board of Appeals finds, and the Council believes that the high. est and best use of said real estate would be for single family re- sidence uses and further finds that the interests of the community as a whole would best be served making such a reclassification; now, there- fore: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SECTION 1. That an ordinance entitled *An Ordinance to classify, re.. gulate and restrict the locations of trades and industries and the location of buildings designed fro specified uses; to regulate and determine the area of yards courts and other open spaces within and surrounding such buildings :nd to establish the boundaries of districts for the siAdipurposes and prescribing penalties for the violations of its provisions*, passed February 5, 1923, IJIMX as amended be amended by reclassifying from residence district, Area District AA, to residence District, Area District A, the following described real estate: Lots 27 to 37, both inclusive, in Spiking's Subdivision of part of Blocks 52 and 53 in Des Plaines manor Tract No. 3, a inibdiv- ision of part of the Southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, lying South and East of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company lands; also Lot 2 in Block 40 in Des Plaines Manor Tract No. 3, a subdivision of part of the Southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 41, North, Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M., lying South and East of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company lands; also Lots 43 to 70, both inclusive, in Cherry Highlands, 2nd Addition, being a subdivision of the South one-half of Blocks 41, 49 and 50 and Block 51 in Des Plaines Manor Tract No. 3 a subdivision of that part of the Southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M., lying South and East of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company lands, except parts of aforesaid Blocks heretofore conveyed fen the opening of Rose Avenue and Thacker Street. (ORDINANCE - cont'd) All of the above described real estate lying between Fifth Avenue and the Easterly right of way of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co., on the north side of Thacker Street. SECTION 2t That said lands as reclassified shall be subject to all limit. ations and conditions placed upon properties in residence district, Area District A, as defined in siedl ordinance hereinbefore mentioned. SECTION 3. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who residts the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars nor more than Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars for each offense. Eaeh day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a s4Parate offense. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and due publication. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and secm:ded by Pflughaupt that the slid proposed ordinance be passed. The Mayor put the question and the Clei& called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Kehe, Lemke and Campagna. Nays; Alderman Loos. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance adopted. letter: SUBMIT PIT OF SUBDIVISION: The Clerk then read the following May the 1st, 1943 To the Mayor Mr. Charles Garland and City Council Des Haines, Illinois Gentlemen: We are enclosing herewith a plat of our proposed subdivision for your approval. Kindly give this your attention at the earliest possible moment. ThAnking you, we are Very truly yours, WESTFIEID HOMES INC. FRANK J. SCULL, Vise Pres. and submitted therewith a proposed plat of subdivision entitled: PLAT OF 2 of Westfield No. AMU a subd- ivision of -the West 173 feet of the East - of the Northeast I of Section 19, Township 41 North, Range 12 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois. Mayor Garland referred the said letter and plat to the Plan Commission for study and recommendation. RESIGNS FROM ZONING BOARD: The Clerk then read the following re- signation: April 30, 1943 Honorable Chas. H. Garland Mayor, City of Des Plaines City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois My dear Mayor Garland: It is with considerable reluctance that I tender you my re- signation from the Des Plaines Zoning Board of Appeals, to take up my duties as Aldermen of the First Ward. In taking my leavd of this post, I feel that I leave behind me an (conttd) (RESIGNATION - contid) an awakened consciousness on the part of our citizens to the important influence which zoning exerts upon their welfare and happiness. In spite of the travail incidental to zoning procedures, I have enjoyed every year of my service on the Board and wish to thank you sincerely for re -appointing me at the expiration of my first term. As Alderman, I shall continue to be more than willing to render such aid and advice as my experience may have given me in any and all matters pertainineto zoning, should I be called upon to do so. Sincerely yours, T.R. NAPIER/UM, Sec. of Zoning Brd. of Appeals The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Lemke that this re- signation be accepted. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resignation accepted. The Clerk then read the following letter: May 3, 1943 Des Plaines, Illinois The Honorable Mayor & City Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: T.R. Napieralski, having been duly elected Alderman of the First Ward of the City of Des Plaines, has tendered his resignation as Secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals. As Secretary of the Board he has rendered a long and faithful ser- vice to the City and its citizens. We, the undersiMned members of the Board, wish to take this opport- unity of expressing to him our deep appreciation for his loyalty, co-operation and the efficient manner with which he executed the duties of his office. His keen judgment, his clear thinking and his careful analysis of the many problems will be missed at our fut- ure meetings. The First Ward in particular, and the City in general, is fortunate in having a man of his ability and wide experience represent them on the City Council. We vial him every success. Respectfully yours, FRED K. HOWE A. H. JAMES A. W. KAPHEN Mayor Garland ordered this letter paced on file. SALVATION ARMY REQUESTS PERMIT: The Clerk then read the following letter: March 31, 1943 Mayor Charles H. Garland Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mayor Garland: For the past two or three years you have very graciously given a permit for the Salvation Army to hold an annual tag day in Des Plaines, which we have greatly appreciated. We would like to request that permission again be granted us to have a tag day in Des Plaines on Saturday, September llth. In these times of war The Salvation Army has greater demands made upon it than usual and we sincerely trust that favorable consideration will be given this request. Sincerely yours, G. F. DUERR, Major (SALVATION ARMY - cont'd) The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Loos to grant this request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried and the request granted. COUNTY TO HOLD ZONING HEARIN: The Clerk then read the following notices COUNTY ZONING LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN MAINE TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Cook County, Illinois, at 5:30 P.M. -(Central War Time) on May 13, 1943, at the Des Plaines City Hall, Dee Plaines,. Illinois. The property involved is located on the southwest corner of Central Avenue and LaGrange Road, legally described as: That part of the W. 7.14 chains of the S.W. of Section'33, Township 41 North, Range 12 East of the 3rd P.M., lying south of the north 703.6 feet thereof and north of creek (except the north 402.25 feet of the east 180 ft. thereof. The amendment, as proposed, seeks to rezone the above legally de- scribed property from its present classification as an F (Farming) District to a B-1 (Business) District, or such variation as the Board of Appeals may have the power to grant. All persons interested should attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF COOK COUNTY Dated: April 24, 1943 Mayor urged as many as possible to attend this hearing and ordered the said notice placed on file. ;PRRO Lq� t BILLS: The Finance Committee through its chairman Alderman Pflughaupt then introduced the following proposed resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DRAW THE PROPER VOUCHERS ,'[N PAYMENT OF THS SAMFy 13662 Middle States Tel. Co. $ 44.21 13664 The First Nat'l Band 3.60 13666 Burroughs Adding Mach.Co. 1.84 13668 D.P. Publishing Co. 37.45 13670 D.P. Publishing Co. 42.50 13672 Zephyr Cafe 16.39 13674 Johnson a 53.55 13676 Johnsons 11.22 13678 John W. Wigham 5.00 13680 Marvin Wells 9.00 13682 Tablet & Ticket Co. 16.52 13684 Iagerhausen Lb.BCoal 7.22 13686 T.R. Napieralski 50.00 13688 Union Linen Supply Co. 7.50 13690 Socony Vacuum oil Co. 15.91 13692 The Progress Press 6.20 13694 Herman Mueller 2.99 13696 Charles Schielie 2.42 13698 H. Gartner 5.00 13700 Lieut. Fred S.Tenthoff 3.58 13702 I. Christophersen 13704 Bd.of Trust.Fire.Pen.Fd. CASH General Corporate Free Cash Streets Free Caeh Garbage Free Cash Water Free Cash Fire Protection Free Cash 13663 Meyer & Wenthe 13665 Des Plaines Journal 13667 Ditto Inc. 13669 D.P. Journal 13671 D.P. Publishing Co. 13673 Authorized Radio Serv. 13675 Hartleas-Austin 13677 Frank M. Opeka 13679 E.N. Fletcher 13681 Lagerhausen Lb &Coal 13683 B.F. Binder's Sons 13685 D.P. Journal 13687 Inland Asphalt 13689 Chgo.&N.A. Railway Co. 13691 Lagerhausen Lbr&Coa1 13693 Merco Nordstrom Valve 13695 Henry C. Wolfgram 13697 S. G. gent 13699 A.A. Luebbdrs 13701 -V 0 I D 4 21.25 1.35 6.96 43;90- 62.25 42.50 1.65 35.00 16.00 27.33 .70 11.28 39.40 54.06 22.65 .44 .45 4.50 .19 2.52 13703 Bd.of Trust.Pol.Pen.Fd. 28.36 70-M Milburn Bros.,Inc. TRANSFERS 1,485.00 250.00 435.00 700.00 100.00 128.20 800.00 To transfer to the General Corporate Fund from Streets, age Disposal, Water and Fire Protection Funds said funds' share of administrative expense 99 100 (CASH TRANSFERS - cont(d) incurred by the General Corporate fluid during May, 1943. Witter Revenue Bond Cash Water Depreciation Cash 1,608.25 80.00 Water Free Cash 1,688.00 To transfer from Water Free Cash the monthly sewers stipulated in the Water Revenue Bond Ordinance for the month of May, 1943. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Kehe to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Alderman Carroll, Johnson, Loos, Pflughaupt, Kehe, Lemke and Campagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon de- clared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF M,TNUTES: Each member of the Council having been supplied a copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting held April 19, 1943 as well as a copy of the minutes of the special meeting held April 26, and the adjourned special meeting held April 29, 1943, the motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Pflughaupt that the said minutes be approved. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. ADJOURN SINE DIS: The motion was then made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Johnson that the Council adjourn sine die. Mayor Garland then spoke a few appropriate words of farewell to Aldermen Carroll, Loos, Dopheide, Ftlorbtand Schwanbeck who retired from the office of Alderman. The notion to adjourn sine die was then voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council adjourned sine die. INSTALL NEW ALDERMEN: Judge A. L. Sengstock, as master of cere- monies, then formally introduced newly elected Aldermen Napieralski, Vavrinek, Scharringhausen, McKay and Halverson, who were officially sworn in by Edgar J. Friedr, City Clerk cogyaL RE -CONVENE$: Mayor Garland then re -convened the Council with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralaki, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek, Aehe, Scharri ng- hausen, emke, McKay, Campagna and Halverson responding to the roll -call. The Clerk reported all aldermen present. ORDER ORDIHAKE PUBLISHED: Mayor Garland then.formally approved the ordinance reclassifying certain areas on the North side of Thacker Street near Wolf Road, to Residential,District, area District "A", which was passed earlier during this meeting. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughappt and'seconded by Lemke to order the Clerk to cause the said ordinancd published in "The Des Plaines Suburban Times". The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. • ADJOURNMENT: The motion was then made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Campagna to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and of Coun ly adjourned. 0 : ; J. ;, �°� City Clerk