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05/15/1944260 (RESOLUTION CONTMD.) WHEREAS, the tax levy for the year 1943 was less than in the previous year and the assessed value was higher and the tax rate produced on extensions made by the County Clerk becomes greater in computing and comparing on the basis of the factor 2.7; and WHEREAS, it appears that the County Clerk has added the loss and cost of collection to the levy, thereby increasing the tax rate; and WHEREAS, the rate as extended is in excess of that desired by the City of Des Plaines and is contrary to the intent of the ordinance levying taxes for the year 1943; and that since the levy ordinance was adopted pursuant and in reliance on the customary 37% basis, the ex- tension of the County Clerk does not reflect the will of the City of Des Plaines and his computation produced a rate higher than was desired and requested; and WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines did not request nor does it desire to secure any funds in excess of those set up in the Levy ordinance, and the taxes as extended are in excess of and beyond those requested; and WHEREAS, it appears that the tax levy is lower and the assessed valuation higher, therefore the tax rate produced should be lower than that of the previous year; now, therefore: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, That the County Clerk be and he is hereby requested to revise the extension of the taxes for the year 1943 and recompute the per cent required to produce only the amounts requested in the Levy ordinance of the City of Des Plaines. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a- copy of this resolution be forwarded to Michael J. Flynn, County Clerk of Cook County, Illinois with the request that he take immediate steps to revise the tax extensions as hereinabove set forth. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Campagna that the said proposed resolution be adopted. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek, Kehe, Scharring- hausen, Lemke, McKay, Campagna, and Halverson. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Campagna that the meeting adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motbn carried and the meeting regularly ad'ourned. L.4111 EDG DRICH, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY May 15 19L . _AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was oiled to order by Mayor Charles H. Garland presiding with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Lemke, McKay, Camp- agna and Halverson. The Clerk reported all members of the council present. REPORTS: The Clerk then read the reports of the following for April 1944: Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk Harold J. Ahbe, City Treasurer Frank F. Scharringhausen, Bldg. Insp. Arthur Rieck, Electrical Inspector. The Mayor ordered the said reports placed on file. 261 MINUTES CONTINUED CONSIDER CHICAGO WATER: - Alderman Lemke, chairman of the Water Committee then introduced the following proposal which was read by the Clerk. May 11, 1944. Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Planes Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: In connection with the contemplated construction of a water pipe line from the City of Des Plaines, to connect with the City of Chicago Water System, and the possible repair of existing water connections in The City of Des Plaines, the proceeds for this construction and repair work to be derived from the sale of Water Revenue Bonds, payable solely from revenues derived from the sale of water in the City of Des Plaines; in order that the City of Des Plaines will be under no expense for en- gineering service or legal advice, I will propose as follows: To hire and pay for the services of an engineer or engineering firm 74 rf`: muttually agreeable to the City of Des Plaines and myself, to make a sur- vey on the cost of the contemplated project; Q To employ the services of competent lawyers such as Chapman and Cutler or other lawyers, to prepare the necessary contract to be entered into with the City of Chicago, and to prepare a Water Revenue Bond or- dinance when, as and if it is decided to issue the bonds for construction; • Eofurnish the new Water Revenue bonds when, as and if the proper ordinance is adopted and becomes a law, with maturities scheduled to be mutually agreed upon by the City of Des Plaines and m ayself, and bearing an -'interest rate not to exceed 3i%; To render any service or assistance that I possibly can, in obtain- ing the necessary contract with the City of Chicago as soon as -possible. It is understood and agreed that if this proposal is acceptable to the City Council of the City of Des Plaines that, City Council will adopt all necessary proceedings or ordinance as required under the laws of the State of Illinois in the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds and that I as the buyer of said bonds will take delivery at par and interest to delivery date within a period of two Weeks after Chapman and Cutler have signified that they are ready to issue the legal opinion at a bank in the City of Chicago to be later designated by me. This agreement is to remain in effect for a period of 120.days after the passing of a resolution by your City Council approving this agreement and to be further extended after that date only by mutual written agree- ment by the City Council of Des Plaines and myself. It is further agreed and understood that the City of Des Plaines is to be under no expense whatsoever in the preparation of the engineering report and legal proceedure, and that if some unforseen circumstance might arise whereby the City Cbuncil=.of Des Plaines might decide not to issue the above mentioned revenue bonds, that the City of Was Plaines will be under no obligation to me or any one employed by me for any expense. The acceptance of this offer shall be evidenced by the execution of a copy hereof, by the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, pursuant to a resolution authorizing the execution thereof by said officers to be adopted by the City Council at a legally convened meeting. Respectfully submitted, DEUELL & COMPANY T. L. G. Deuell .r Accepted and agree to by authority granted by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, pursuant to a resolution adopted at LETTER CONTINUED A LEGALLY CONvened meeting of the City Council on this day of 1944. Mayor City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Napieralski to refer this proposal to the Finance Committee and the City Att- orney for study and report. The motion was voted upon by:accla- mation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. PROPOSAL FOR MAINTENANCE OF ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS: The Streets Committe through its chairman Alderman Campagna then introduced the following proposed contract: STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS COUNTY OF COOK ) GENERAL CONTRACT CONTRACT, made and concluded the 15th of May, One thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-four, by and between CITY OF DES PLAINES, INC. OF the City of Des Plaines, County of Cook and State of Illinois, party of the first part, and H. HORKAN, doing business as H. H. ELECTRIC CO. of the city of Chicago, County of Coop and Sate of Illinois, party of the second part, in these words: The said party of the second part convenants and agrees to and with the said party of the first part, to furnish labor necessary for the maintenance to the city street light, traffic signal system and transformers, as follows: 1. Replacing burned -out lamps on street lights once each week 2. Checking transformers once each month 3. Street lights are to be washed and cleaned twice each year. There are one hundred and fifty-five (155) street lights and seventy- five (75) transformers. Traffic Signal system is to be maintained as follows: 1. Three intersections of traffic`,signals are to be patrolled twice each week or more often, if necessary. 2, Lenses and reflectors are to be washed and cleaned twice each year. 3. Signals to be painted orae each year, paint to be furnished by contractor. 4. Signal controllers are to be checked and serviced weekly. Party of t e second part is to empty electrical work ers from the Electrical Union for said work and to carry his own insurance on his men and equipment. All major break -downs and knock -downs are to be replaced an time and material basis. All lamps and material are to be furnished by party of the firstpar.t or contracotr will furnish same at his cost. And the said party of the first part convenants and agrees to pay unto the said party of the second part, for the same, as follows: 1. One dollar ($1.00) per month per stre:t lamp, One hundred fifty-five (155) lamps . . $155.00 2. One dollar per month per transformer seventYefive (75) transformers $ 75.00 3. Thirty ($30.00) pollard per month per intersection of traffic signals three (3) intersection signals $ 90.00 1 CONTRACT CONTINUED Method of Payment On the First of each and every month the Contractor shall submit invoices to the City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois, for the work performed during thepreceeding month, and payment sahll be made for same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have here- unto set their hands and seals, the day and year first above written. Sealed and delivered in the presence of: City of Des Plaines, Inc. By • Seal Seal This contract shall expire on May 31, 1945 unless extended by mutual :") agreement. C The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by McKay to refer this proposed contract to the Committee on Streets and San- itation for study and recommendation. The motion was voted upon .by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. URGE REPEAL OF CURFEW ORDIANANCE :" The Public Relations Committee through its chairman Alderman Napieralski then presented the following r eport: ,To the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des PlainesIll. Gentlemen: REPORT ON CURFEW LAW Your committee has made a diligent and careful study of the .proposal to enforce the existing curfew ordinance: Our study is tempered by the opinions and advice of various .groups inchding the clergy, Police authority; parents and juveniles _within the age groups affected. We feel that the enforcement of ,archaic law such as a curfew ordinance is not practical, for the _following reasons: 1. ENFORCEMENT The local police staff is ngt sufficiently large to thoroughly cover all portions of the city a one time. Unintentional offenders in the hands of Police would bring justified protests from outraged parents fearful of police records for their children. t 2. EVASION AND VIOLATION Juveniles in the upper age brackets strenuously resent enfore -ment of curfew. Your committee was told that the reaction would doubtless be one of purposeful violation in protest. We do not consider this as a threat, but rather as the normal psychological reaction. Attemtps at enforcement may make copper -haters of our youth. 3 PREJUDGMENT It appears that a regulation designed to cover all youthful people under the age of 18 with the same restriction on the presumption that they will do wring simply because a verysisala minority occasion- ally get into trouble, is unfair and prejudicial. 264 _RFSPONSXBILI Y CURFEW LAW CONTINUED People competent to judge, having had experience with handling of young people state almost unanimously that juvenile delinquency has its basis in indifferent parental authority and early training A child of good moral Character, gained thru proper restraints at home is not a troublemaker. The motion was made by Alderman McKay and Seconded by Napieralski to concur in this report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by alderman McKay and seconded by Napieralski to_instruct theCity Attorney to prepare an ordilinance repealing the "Curfew" Ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation wereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its chairman Alderman Pflughaupt then introduced the following proposed resolution: 14798 14800 14892 14804 14806 14808 14810 14812 14814 14816 14818 14820 14822 14824 14826 14828 14830 14832 14834 14836 14838 14840 14842 14844 14846 14848 RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ME HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DRAW THE PROPER VOUCHERS IN PAYMENT OF THE SAME. Koehler Bros. $224.03 Teresa Lucey 8.16 Marshall Jack. 6.07 D. P. Publ Coo115.30 Hess T, & B. 1.25 Village Elect. 7.50 Miami Herald 2.00 Bremer & Son 81.09 Frank Opeka 15.00 Mrs. TPWagner 10.00 Hess T, & B. 3.75 Joe Divito 15.00 Public Serv.Co. 32.26 Kinder's Son .72 Eagle Signal 107.70 Purnell & Wil. 5.09 Purnell & Wil. 70.36 C & N. W. RR ' 9.75 Bremer & Son 9.08 Lagerhausens Co.26.36 E. R. Warnicke 50.00 Union Supply Co. 6.16 James B. Clow 74.61 Nagel Sales 5.70 Book Shop Bind. 2.50 Village E'bct. 2.50 14799 City Clerks Petty Cash $ 17.20 14801 Chgo. Blue Print Co. 2.40 14803 D. P. Publ. Co. 82.50 14805 E. J. Friedrich 50.00 14807 D. P. Motor Sales 25.62 14809 Hartless Austin 14.40 14811 H. A. Becker 6.48 14813 Bremer & Son .51 14815 Lien Chem Co. 6.39 14817 Maringer & Co. 27.02 14819 Nagel Sales & Serv. 11.56 14821 D.P. Jounnal 9.50 14823 H -H Electric Co. 7.80 14825 Railway Express 5.77 14827 Hess Tire & Batt. 1.60 14829 Western Tire & Auto 4.08 14831 Great Lake Supp. Co. 10.47 14833 Pitts. Des Moines 163.62 14835 MarbleHead Lime Co. 414.75 14837 R.W.Fischer 5.00 14839 M. R. Barlow 2.80 14841 Pitts. Equit. Meter Co. 141.35 14843 Nagel Sales & Serv. 14.98 14845 Hess Tire & Batt. Co. 41.41 14847 Bremer & Son 9.08 The motion was made by Alderman Pflughautp and seconded by Kehe that - the said proposed.resi ution be adopted. The mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Johnson Napiera1ci Pflughaupt Vavrinek Kehe, Scharringhausen Lemke MciayCampagna and Halverson. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. MINUTES CONTINUED CALL FOR BIDS FOR RE -SURFACING STREETS: The Streets Committee then introduced the following proposed resolution which was read by the clerk: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Des Plaines receive bids at 8:00 P. M. June 5, 1944 for the improvement of the following streets, as per plans and specifications prepared by the city en- gineer and approved by the State: Seal coating Everett, White to Illinois Circle, Prospect to. Everett Prospect, Lee to Dean White, Howard to Oakton Surface treating Graceland, Washington to Miner Center, Ellinwood to Thacker Total estimated cost of this work is understood to be $9700.00, all of which is payable out of Motor Fuel Tax funds. C CYZ BE IT kuRTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, instructed to advertise for bids on this work. The motion was made by 4lderman Campagna and seconded by Pflughaupt to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; -Alder- man Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Lemke, McKay, Campagna and Halverson. Nays; None. The Mryor there- upon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. The motion was made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by Lemke to instruct the clerk to cause the said call for bids to be published • in the !)es Plaines Journal" The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. SPONSOR SUMMER BAND CONCERTS: The clerk then read the following letter: May 15, 1944 To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: The music department of Maine Township High School has been asked by a number of citizens of Des Plaines and Park Ridge to sponsor a series of summer concerts. It is suggested that ten concerts be arragned, five at Rand Park in Des Plaines and five at the play ground park in Prak Ridge. The concerts will be held aternately, one week in Des Plaines and the following week in Park Rite, on what ever evening seems most favorabel to the city cou- ncils or the park boards of the two communities concerned. If the plan materializes it is proposed that one full evening rehearsal and one band concert, of one and one-half hours in length, be held each week for the whole of the ten week period. In addition, every student playing in Main4's eighty-six piece summer band shall be required to attend one sectional rehersal or one private lesson each week, without cost to the student, for the ten week period. Maines' Board of Education has consented to furnish roomy for rractice and NEI rehearsal purposes, instruments, 44rusie library;x ad: other equipment that is necessary for the summer music project. 265 200 LETTER CONTINUED The cost involved in sponsoring the proposed band concerts, it is believed, should be borne by the two communi- ties, Des Plaines and Park Ridge. The total expense, which will be held to a minimum, will approximate five hundred dollars ($500.00) and would be divided equally between Des Plaines and Park Ridge. The expenses of the project would include the band master's salary, one additional part-time instructor, who would be needed for sectional and private work, music, hauling of equipment to and from the park and other expenses which might arise. In view of the restricted transporatation facilities, which most of us willingly or unwillingly tolerate these days, it is anticipated that people will be more likely to stay at home this sumer and local entertainment should have a greater appeal than might be expected in nominal times, In addition, to furnishing excellent entertainment for local citizens, the plan does give a large number of yotth splendid musical training and a wholesome outlet for its talents and engergies during the summer monthg. Also, provisions will be made to allow any out of school citizens the privilege'and the opportunity of rehearsing and of playing with the summer band.. The above plan is submitted for your consideration. I SHall be glad to furnish any additional information you deem necessary for a full evaluation of the proposed summer band, concert plan. Very truly yours, MAINE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL F. L. HOLMES Superintendent P. S. If you want a sampe of your high school's musical ability, plan to attend the concert in the gymnasium on Sunday, May 21st at 8:00 P. M. - admission free. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by NZINIERUX Kehe that Des Plaines contribute the sum of $250.00 toward t'ese concerts and that the clerk be in- structed nstructed to write Mr. Holmes informing him of thisigtet. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the mAion carried. Pflughaunt The motithn was made by Alderm n/and seconded by Campagna that the matter of arranging the details of the said concerts be referred to the Public Relations Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declamd the motion carried. THANK S FROM AMERICAN LEGION: The clerk then read the follthwing letter: Des Plaines, Illinois May 8, 1944. Des Plaines City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: Pleaseaccept the thanks of the American Legion Post No. 36 and myself for your courteous considerOion and vote, extending us the privalege of having our annual Summer Festival this year. We intend to make this our greatest year of Festivals. Ther will be plenty of attractions with never a dull moment. Also the grand award of a 1941 nkidge luxury Liner two door sedan. 267 LETTER CONTINUED The exact dates will be from June 29th, through July 4th 1944. Tell allyour friedns and we will be seeing you there. Yours very truly, DR. C. L. SAFFORD. Ways and means chairman American Legion Post No. 36 - P. S. the Doge may be seen in the show window of the Chevrolet show room. The Mayor ordered the said letter placed on file. APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF "CARROTHERS & BRAUN'S THIRD ADDITION": - Alderman Kehe, chairman of the Municipal Development Committee then presented a final plat of subdivision entitled: CARROTHERS & BRAUN'S Being a subdvision of the S. z of the S. W. 4 of Section 28, Township 41 North Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian (Except ,khat part thereof Described As being the N. 2 (Except the S. 35 Feet thereof) of the 5.- -of the S. E. of the S. W. of the N. W. - of said section 28. Gentlemen: Your Plan Commission herewith returns final plat of CARROTHERS & BRAUN'S TFIRD ADDITION approved as to -division of land and dedication of public streets. No provision has been made for curb & gutter on Howard Street, nor for street trees, and we suggest that these be included in the improvement schedule, and that adequate financial protction be given the city quaranteening these improvements. fin uncertified check made payable to the City of Des Plaines has been tendered in lieu of completion bond as provided by ordianance. Very truly, CITY CLAN COMMISSION H. T. BENNETT The motion was made by Alderman Campagan and seconded by Napieralski to recess for the purpose of providing and opportunity to examine the plat and supporting papers. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared a fifteen minute recess. In due time the meeting wasreconvened by the Mayor, iwth all Aldermen present. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Lemke to approve the said plat subject to the pasting within fourteen days of a completion bond by Carrothers and Braun, in anamount equal to the estimated cost of the imnrovements. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. 268 MINTUES CONTINUED GRANT PERMISSION TO CONDUCT POPPY DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: The motion was made by Alderman Napieralski and seconded by Pflughautp to grant permission to the local posts of American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars to conduct their annual "Poppy Day" tag day on May 22, 1944 and to grant the local post of the American Legion permission to use the streets of the City for its annual Memorial Day Parade. The motion was voted upon b y acclamation whereupon the Mayor de clared the motion carried and the said permits granted. ASK REMOVAL OF BUNK CAR: - The motion was made by Alderman Leihke and seconded by ilapieralski to instruct the Clerk to write the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Co. re- questing the removal of the "Bund Car" standing upon the side- track just west of Graceland Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: - Each member of the council having been supplied a copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting held Monday May 1, 1944 as well as a copy of the special council meeting held Tuesday, May 9, 1914 the motionwas made by Alderman rflughaupt and g seconded by Kehe t' -at the said minutes be approved. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried and the said minute a approved. ADJOURNMENT: - The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Lemke that the meeting adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation where pon the Ma or declared the motion carried and the council reg ;/ adjo"=A, """Kiir MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY JUNE S. 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 declared all members of the Council present. REPORTS OF OFFICER!: The Clerk then presented the reports for lay, 1944, of the following: Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk Harold J. Ahbe, City Treasurer Frank F. Scharringhausen, Building Inspector Arthur Rieck, Electrical Inspector The Mayor ordered the said reports placed on file. STATE APPROVES ELLINWOOD STREET AS "ARTERIAL STREET": The Clerk then read the following letter: May 29, 1944 CITY - M.F.T. Des Plaines Arterial Street Resolution Mr. Elgar J. Friedrich City Clerk Des Plaines , Illinois Dear Sir: The resolution which was passed by the City Council on May 1, 1944 designating Ellinwood Street from Graceland Avenue to Des Plaines Avenue as a