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12/04/1944334 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE CO':NCIL CHAMPEPS MONDAY DECEMBER 4, 1944 at 5:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was cal'ed to order by Mayor Chas. H. Garland presiding with Alderman Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek Kehe, Scharrinahausen Lemke McKay Campagna and Halverson responding to roll call. The Clerk then reported he had written to C. H. erry Division Engr. of the C. & N. W. RR. eo. regarding the condition of their crossings and that a reply station that they will make repairs to these crossings as necessary, The Clerk then reported he had received a copy of an assigment clause for the Fire Contracts from the City Attorney. REPOFTS OF OFFICERS. The clerk then read the reports of F. Sharringhausen Building inspector and A. Rieck, Electric Insp. COMMITTEE REPORTS. The Water, Sewer & Public Building Committee through its chairman Lemke reported that he had contracted the water committee chairman of the City of Chicago regarding water sueply. He informed Alderman Lemke to present some form of written application. Alderman Lemke.said he would present a resolution later in the meeting. Th, Public relation Committee through its chairman Alderman Napieralski re- ported they had samples of a book for registering -servicemen and were getting estimates on printing. RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPLICATTON FOR CHICAGO WATER. The clerk then read the following proposed resolution: WHEREAS, an emergency exists in theCity of Des Plaines relative to a water supply, and it appears that water may be secured through.theCity of Chicago to augment theexisting well facillities now, therefore: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of theL'ity of Des Plaines `'nok County Illinois, that Alderaman John Lemke, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to make application, on behalf of the City of Des Plaines, to trie City of Chicagofor a source of water supply to sup lement or augment the existing water facillites in the City ofDes Plaines. Passed this 4th day of December, A.D. 1944 Aproved this 4th day of December, A. D. 1'°44 Charles H. Gaaland, Mayor The motion was then made by .11deraan Vavrinek seconded by Halverson to adopt the said proposed resdution. The Mayor put the question and theclerk called the roll with tine following result. Ayes 10 Nays - Nnne. Mayor Garland then recommended to advertise for bids on the recommendation of Alvord Burdick and Hanson, providing adequate water supply. The motion was then made by Aldermn Lemke and seconded by Avarinek to advertise for estimate to covert thepresent softening plat from 1.3 MGD capacity to 2.4 MAD capacity drill i_ng of a new well to deliver approximately 1000 gallons per minutes also additonal pumping equipment pump house necessary equipment. The mayor put the question and the clerk caled the roll with the following result: Ayes 10 Nays: - none. The mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ON 2 % FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE: The Clerk then read the follow- ing resolution: Whereas, the City Council has in it's 1944 rbppropriation Ordinance provided that the 2% Foreign Fire Insurance Tax monies be paid into the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund; and Whereas, the said Board of firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund request that they be permitted to pay to the Volunteer Fire Department of the City of Des Plaines, for equipment and other items in the maintenance of said department, all sums in exeess of t,500.r'0 collected from s- id Foreign Fire Insurance tax; now, therefore: Be it Resolved, by the C'ty Council of the City ofDes Plaines, Cook County Illinois that the request of theBoard of Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund be i_n the transfer of tie amount in exeess granted and that this council con ;urs of '5'?0.00 collected from the 2% Foreign Fire Insurance Fire Department of the City of Des Plaines, Chari... .,r. Tax to the s2c.rla nA Colunteer 335 The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Lemke to adopt the said proposed resolution. The Mayor put the luestion and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Kyes, - 10 Nays, -None. The 1 yor thereupon declared the motion carried -.nd the said resolution adopted. rESOLUTION CHANGE OVERS FROM SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM The clerk then read the following resolution: Concerning the change -overs from Septic Tank Systems to sewer connections in the Cumberland Terrace slectibn. Whereas a strict interpretation of th e Building Code would seem to indicate that sewer contractors who undertake to do the complete job should have plumbers's license or that licensed plumber should be employed tc do the connection work at soil pipe and in basement, and Whereas, the sewer contractors have been doing the complete job for individual owners, including the -undersigned, and Whereas, it is no intended to complicate.nor add to the cost of the said change overs by rather on the contrary to simplify the same and to keep the cost reasonable and thus encourgae these change -overs, and • Whereas, in effect the provision in Building Code concerning licdnsed plumber have been waived in this connection, Cri Now, therefof'e, be it resolved that these provisions continue to be = waived insofar as t e Cumberland Terrace change overs are concerned until all study and revision of the Building code, that any sewer contractor deemed competent by the Inspector of Buildings be permi+ted to make the complete change -over fromSeptic stem to sewer connection fna any property i.n the said Cumberland Terrace subdivision. S. E. McKay Ald. 4th Ward The mayor asked thb opin.on d' the City Attorney on the resolution. The City Attorney informed the council that a new ordinance repealing that section of the Building Code would have to he passed. • The motion was then made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Ldmke that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance repealing that "section of the Building Code which requires- a licensed plumber to make connection work at- soil pipe and basement. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the attorney so instructed. REQUEST PETITION FOR DIVISION LOT 14 CHERRY HIGHLANDS SUBD7.VISION: The Clerk then read the following letter: Mayor and -City Council December 4, 1944. Des Plaines, Ill. Gentlemen: Request is made for authorization to file the necessary petition in the County Cour of Cook County for the division of the: following described real estate, Lot 14 in Loeb and Hummel's"Cherry Highalnds " Subdivision of Lot 44 in Des Plaines Manor Tract # 3 a subdivision of the Southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 41 Horth, Range 12, East of the 3rd P. M., as requested by the owners thereof,,and as affection S6 ecial Assessment Nos. 110, 111 and 115. Yours, very truly FRANK M. OPEKA, City Attorney • The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by McKay to grant the request. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon theMa or declared the motion carried. RESIGNATION OF FRED A LESSING: The clerk then read the following letter Oct.. 14, 1944. Hon. Chars H. Garland City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, I17. Dear Mayor Garland: Due to the pressure of business and private obligations, I hereby tender my resignation, effective immediately as a member of the Brd. of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the City ofDes Plaines; Respectfully yours, Fred A. Lessing. The motion was then made by Alderman Pflughaupt and seconded by the Kehe the the resignation of Fred A. Lessing be accepted and that the clerk be instructed to write a letter expressing the council thanks for his valuable services rendered as member of the Police Pension Brd. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE OF THE POLICE PENSION FUND. The mayor recommended the appointment of Walter C. Oehler as Trustee of the Police Pension Fund to fill the vacarzy created .by the resignation of Fred A. Lessing. The motion was made by Alderman Johnsen and seconded by Campagna to concur in the recommendation The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and the recommendation concurred in. AP''ROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its Chairman 1'1dernman Pflughaupt, then introduced the proposed resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS AREDUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DRAW THE PROPER VOUCHERS IN PAYMENT OF THE SAME. 15366 -Middle States Tele. Co. 45.38 15367 -Koehler Bros. Serv. 5+a. 211.01 15368-B. F. Kinders and Sons 28.57 15369-Teresa.Lucey 16.20 15370 Void 15371-D. P. ''otor Sales 15372-Hartless Austin 15373-F. M. Opeka 15374 -Lien Chem Co. 15375 -The Texas Co. 15376 -Skokie Valley Asphalt 15377-E. N. Fletcher 64.05 1.65 5.00 6.39 56.54 Co 105.00 25.00 15378-6ocony Vacuum Oil Co. 15379 -Marble Head Lime Co. 15380 -Wm. H.Cater 15381 -Roots Connerville 15382 -Simplex Va e Co. 15383 -Joe Divito 15384-E. N. Fletcher 15385 -Ben. Stangor 15386-1)olice Pension 15387 -Fire Annutiy c 33.23 175.00 4,498.56 Co. 133.62 5.00 43.50 100.00 115.20 44.70 Benefit 54.64 The motion was then made by Alderamn Pflughaupt and seconded by Campagna that the said resolution be adopted. The mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with the following result. Nays -none Ayes - 10. to &DISTRICTING CITY WARDS: Alderman Campagna called attention/the t increased population of some of the wards and recommended redistriction the City. The motion was then made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Halverson to refer this matter to the Municipal Development committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and so refered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the council having been supplied a copy of the remalar council meeting held November 20, 1944 the motinnwas - made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Vavrinek that the said minutes be approved. The motion was voted upon by acc1,,,1ation whereupon the Payor declared the motion carried and said minutes approved. MINER AND LEE STRD T STOP -LIGHTS: The motion was mde by Lemke and seconded by McKay to refer to the Traffic Commission for studry the length of time for changing of stop lights at Lee and Min r Sts. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and so referred: ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Campagna to adjourn. Themotion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor declared the motion carried and said gountil meeting regulaiy adjourned • 0T1'TO p'?. • HENRICH