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02/21/1944227 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING Ox' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1944 AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Charles H. Garland presiding with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek,Kehe, Scharringhausen, Lemke, McKay, Campagna, and Halverson responding to the roll -call. The Clerk reported all members of the Council present. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerk then submitted his annual report for the fiscal year of 1943 as well as the reports for January 1944 of the following: Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk Harold J. Ahbe, City Treasurer Frank F. Scharringhausen, Building Inspector A. D. Flentge, Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Policemen' Pension Fund R. A. Kolze, Secretary, Des Plaines Fire Department The Mayor ordered the said reports placed on file. - ORDER LOWERING OF PUMP IN CATER WELL: The motion was made by Alderman, Lemke and seconded by Vavrinek to authorize the Water Com- mittee to have the pump in the Cater Well lowered from its present setting of 389 feet to a depth of 500 feet, to add seven more stages to the said pump and to equip the same with a new 200 H. P., 440 volt motor for the purpose of enabling the said well to produce ap- proximately one thousand gallons per minute. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Alderman Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Lemke, McKay, Campagna, 'and Halverson. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. INSTRUCT CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE RESOLUTION: The motion was then made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Kehe to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary application for F. W. A. Funds in connection with carrying out plan "A" as recommended in the report of Alvord, Burdick, and Howson, Engineers, dated February 7, 1944. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PREFERS CHICAGO WATER: The Clerk then read the following letter: February 21, 1944 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines, Gentlemen: Every citizen is interested in the welfare of our city and to progress every one must cooperate to the end that the majority are benefited. As a property owner, I am especially interested in the present water problem now confronting your honorable body. With a great deal of interest I have read the various solutions as outlined in our local press the past week and desire to express my humble opinion relative thereto. For many years we all know there has not been an abundance of water, and we all remember the 'dry well' of the past, but today we have the opportunity to get Chicago water at a cost that probably will never again be available. I do not relish the idea of going thirsty this summer, neither do I like the idea of having water just to drink, I want to wallow in it, splash it all over and swim in it. Therefore, as an interested citizen, I am utterly opposed to any more wells. I was particularly impressed with the suggestion of Mr. Lemke of the water committee, and in my opinion, his judgment is perhaps a little bit better than those who have not made the study he has made. w 8 PREFERS CHICAGO WATER (CONT'D) Perhaps, never again shall we have an opportunity to get Chicago water with government -help. Let's get the most abundant supply now and stop worrying over the lowering of water levels in the undergroundstrata. Hundreds of our citizens use Chicago water every day and we just thrive upon it. What better argument can you have as to its potability than Chicago in one of the healthiest large cities of the nation. The additional cost of procuring water from Chicago could easily be financed. I submit the following suggestion as to how to get Chicago water NOW. There are about 3,000 homesanddomestic and commercial users of water in the city at this time. Sell to each user income water certificates redeemable each quarter when the water bills are submitted a certain percentage of the water bill to be endorsed upon the water certificate as part payment of the amount due. These certificates could be issued in denominations so that every user could help finance the installation and still pay -it small installments as each water bill became due. We only recently saw Des Plaines subscribe over 700,000 dollars for war bonds, surely we could dispose of at least enough water certificates to guarantee to every user the abundance of water, we all need. Water certificates could be issued in denominations of $"20.00 and $50.00 and larger amounts for industrial users. May I assure you that the entire citizenship of this city have respect' for the good judgment and wisdom of their elected repre sentatives, so trusting to your good wisdom to do what is best fnr most citizens, I am humbly yours, Edd R. Schlagel 611 Webford Avenue The Mayor referred this letter to the Water Committee. MAYOR READS VETO MESSAGE: Mayor Garland then read the fol- lowing message: Members of the City Council, City of Des Plaines, Illinois. February 21, 1944. Gentlemen: An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Sections 614 and 615 of Article II of Chapter 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Des Plaines 1928, and Amending Article II of Chapter 17 by adding thereto Section 621-a" is herewith returned without my approval for the following reasons: 1. I recognize that taxi cabs are of great public service, par- ticularly during the stress of war time, and believe that operators of cabs should have adequate compensation for such services rendered and to meet the increased cost of material and operation. However, the rates of fare set out in the above ordinance are out of line as disclosed by a thorough investigation on my part of rates -fixed and charged in other and surrounding communnities. 2. That the rates of fare set out in the above ordinance are out of line was recognized by the Public Protection Committee, aftxx which, after much deliberation, unanimously agreed to submit another and dif- ferent ordinance with a schedule of fares lower than set out in the above entitled ordinance in place of the ordinance in question. 3. More time and study should be given the rate structure so that it willprove to be equitable to both, the public and the cab operators. I find it my duty as Mayor, to veto the above ordinance for the reasons set forth and request that you gentlemen reconsider the question. Very truly yours, (signed)Charles H. Garland Mayor. MAYOR READS VETO MESSAGE (CONT'D.) The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Vavrinek to re- consider the ordinance referred to in the said message. The Mayor put the question on the motion to reconsider and the Clerk called the roll With the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Campagna, and Halverson. Nays; Aldermen Lemke and McKay. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance before the Council for re- consideration. The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Vavrinek to pass the said ordinance notwithstanding the veto by the Mayor. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek, Kehe, Scharririghausen, Campagna, and Halverson. Natiys; Al- dermen Lemke and McKay. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance passed over the Mayor's veto. The motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Johnson to order the Clerk to cause the said ordinance published in the Des Plaines Suburban Times. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PROPOSE WIDENING ALGONQUIN ROAD: The Clerk then read the fol- lowing letter: Mayor Charles H. Garland, City of DesPlaines, City Hall, Des Plaines, Illinois. February 9, 1944 Honorable Mayor: The State of Illinois is now working on a Post -War Construction Program. The widening of Keeney Street is being included in this work. In looking over the correspondence in reference to this project, it seems as though negotiations were dropped sometime in 1940. I have recently made an inspection of this street and I am rather in clined to agree with the City in reference to saving as many of the trees on this street as is possibld. I also observe that the ex- isting pavement has several years life in it, if it were properly resurfaced with asphalt. I believe the pavement should be widened to thirty-six (36) feet, and the entire area surfaced with asphalt. With this amount of widening, there would only be a few of the trees that would have to be destroyed. Our Department has given considerable consideration to this proposed improvement. As previous ly outlined to you, we feel that the City should participate in a portion of the cost on the basis that the De- .partment will pay the cost of grading, widening and resurfacing,and the City the cost of building curb and gutter and such drainage work as may be necessary. Please let me have your reactions to this improvement as now pro- posed, so that we may prepare the Plans after which they will be sub- mitted to the City for approval. 'Very truly yours, C. H. Apple, District Engineer. The Mayor referred this letter to the Committee on Streets and Sani- tation for study and report. REPORTS NUISANCE ABATED: The Clerk then read the following letter: Chicago, Illinois February 12, 1944 Mr. Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk City of DesPLaines DesPlaines, Illinois Dear Sir: 230 REPORTS NUISANCE ABATED (CoNT'D.) Replying to your letter of January 29 with reference to com- plaints concerning straw and hay blowing from our team track on Northwest Highway, just north of Graceland Avenue, in such quantities as to constitute a nuisance. This matter was referred to our Agent at DesPlaines , and he advises that he has taken necessary steps to correct the condition complained of, and I am sure there'will be no further cause for complaint. Very truly yours, (signed) H. A. Parish HAP/JL SUPERINTENDENT The Mayor referred this letter to the Committee on Public Protection. COMPLAINT CONCERNING SNOW REMOVAL: The Clerk then read the following letter: Des Plaines, February 19, 1944. To the Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines, I11. Gentlemen: Complaint has been made by telephone direct to the city and through Alderman McKay of the neglect to plow Harvey Avenue west. of Wo]! Road in Cumberland Terrace subsequent to the recent snowfall, despite the fact that other streets nearby were given attention. One of the ex- cuses given was the street had a "dead-end" and the snow -plow could not be turned. We who live in this street challenge that statement. Another excuse was that the plow had broken-down. The snow -plow did not open Harvey Avenue, but the snow was bvoken down by one or two of the residents and several cars going in and out. This being so, our resetment mounts when in addition to being neglected in the matter of the snow -plow, we are also denied garbage, ash and rubbage collection. We ask specifically that orders be issued to the proper parties to see that garbage is collected this week without fail from Harvey Arenue west of Wolf, and we also ask that general instructions be issued to insure our receiving all services hereafter to which we are entitled as taxpayers and citizens of Des Plaines. We realize the magnitude of the job with which the 'city was faced, and that generally speaking a good job was performed with the facili- ties and men available; in the same spirit we feel you will recognize the justice of our resentment in being neglected when'nearby streets were serviced; and because of lack of attention to our complaints. We feel we should rate the same consideration as other citizens in the way of benefits, as long as7Tay taxes on the same basis. Respectfully, Vaughn Barbey, 427 Harvey Avenue Herman Dittrich, 443 Harvey Avenue G. J. Roepke, 436 Harvey Avenue The Mayor referred this letter to the Superintendent of Streets. WATER+PLANT OPERATORS SHORT COURSE -1944: The Clerk then read the following letter: Mayggr and Council DesPlaines, Illinois Gentlemen: February 8, 1944 We have definitely decided on holding our Water Plant Operators Short Course during the week of April 17 at the University of Illinois, and as per your request of last year that some member of your waterworks be permitted to attend this course, we are holding open a reservation for you but should appreciate an early confirmation from you giving us the name of the person who will attend this course* 231 WATER PLANT OPERATORS SHORT COURSE -1944 (CONT'D.) However, if you do not desire to have a representative attend this year's Course, please advise us at once as this course is available to only 20 persons. This is an advanced notice as we have not sent out as yet any publicity but are giving a chance to those who signified their intention of attending to make a definite statement as to their desire for reservation-. wjd-w cc: Mr. C. Knittle Supt. of Water -DesPlaines, Illinois Very truly yours, William J. Downer Chief Sanitary Engineer The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Vavrinek to refer this letter to the Water. Committee with full power to act. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. - 1944 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE: The Clerk then read for first reading a proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE rr1 Making appropriations to defray the expenses of the City of Des Plaines for municipal purposes, EC designated the "Annual Appropriation Bill" for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1944 and ending December 31, 1944. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Campagna to refer the said proposed ordinance tb the City Council as a committee of the whole. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF 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 IN PAYMENT OF THE SAME. 14601 Brd. of Trustees Pol. Pens. Fd.' 1,028.70 14602 Fire Annuity & Benefit Fund of Des Plaines 93.74 To motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Kehe that the said proposed resolution be adopted. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes; Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Lemke, McKay, Campagna and Halverson: Nay;s None. The Mayor thereupon 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, February 11, 1944, as well as a copy of the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held Friday, February 15, 1944, the motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Campagna 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. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Johnson to adjourn;the motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned .dip A 0/%230111112.....:,:/Y