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03/05/1945a56 (WELL ESTIMATE REPORT CONT'D.) new well and for additions to the water softening plant. These costs are as follows: 1. Land for well and pump house • 2. Deep well -pump house -connection to softening plant • 3. Increase size of settling basins 4. New rate controller 5. 800 G.P.M. Pump 160 head 6. 700 G.P.M. PUmp 32 head 7s New line to raw water pump • 8. 14* pipe to Wolf Road (2000 ft.) 9. New sludge beds 10. Land for sludge beds 11. Additional storage Engineering (5%) GRAND TOTAL 3,500.00 52,406.00 20,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 7,000.00 1,500.00 $104,406.00 40,000.80 $144,406.00 7,220.00 • $151,626.00 Respedtfully submitted, • - E.N.Fletcher,Citygngineer The above estimate had been requested by Mayor Garland. • SUBB$BAN TRACTION ORDINANCE: •City Attorney Opeka reported on proposed Chicago and Subnnban Traction Ordinance. The motion was then made by "lderman Lemke and seconded by Napieralskithatthe City Attorney be instructed to represent the City at meetings regarding the Traction Ordinance. The motion ?aa voted upon by -acclamation whereupon the Chair declared the motion carried and the Attorney so instructed. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Vavrinek to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation where- upon the Chair declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly ad- journed. • OTTO W. J. Ei tICH, CITY CLERK. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1945, AT 8:00 P. M. •CALL TO ORDg,R: The meeting was called to order by M4Tor Charles H. Garland presiding,with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Lemke, McKay, Campagna, and iialverson responding to roll - call. .Alderman Vavrinek was absent .during the entire meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Committee on Streets and Sanitation through its Chairman Alderman Campagna reported the securing of the new dumping pit without cost to the City. The Public Relation Committee through its Chairman Alderman Napieralski reported regarding a memorial for the men and women in the service. Reports of Officers: --The City Clerk then submitted the reports for the month of February of the City Treasure', Harold J. Ahbe, City Clerk, Otto Henrich, Building Inspector, Frank Scharringhausen, and Electrical In- spector, Arthur Rieck. The City Attorney submitted the following report: ;March 5, 1945. Mayor and City Council Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: The matter of leasing the one acre plot of ground on which is lo- cated the Imhoff Tank servicing the Cumberland Terrace area has been referred to me for study and report. 357 (CITY ATTORNEY LETTER CONT'D.) The tract. in question consists of one acre in area and is triangular in shape. The easterly boundary of the tract commences on South-easterly line of Columbia Avenue and extends to the center of Weller Creek, a distance of 255 feet. From the Southeasterly line of Columbia Avenue, north to a point just across Weller Creek is a distance of 285 feet. The other side of the triangle is 230 feet. It is evident from the foregoing, that this tract is rather small for athletic activities. Were the City of Des Plaines to lease this tract for private use (though public in nature) and for the benefit of a particular group or club, this property would be subject to real estate taxes, on the ground that it was not used for municipal purposes. Then too, there exists and easement on behalf of Weller Creek Drainage District in the possible re -location of the course of the creek. The railroad, in selling this land, reserved the right of egress and ingress to the adjoining tract owned by theca. The Sanitary District of Chicago, by ordinance, acquired some rights in said tract, and have an interest therein. In considering all of the above factors, before use of said tract could had by the Civic Club, who are interested, it woi{ld be neces- sary to secure the assent of tie Weller Creek Drainage District, the Sanitary District and the railroad. That, together with the smallness C of the land, would Hardly slake it useful for the I)urnooes intended. n.j M Respectfully submitted, (signed) Frank '1. Opeka, City Attorney Cel The motion was then made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Lemke that the City Clerk send a copy of this report to the Cumberland Terrace Civic Club. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. DESIGNATION OF ARTERIAL STREETS: The Clerk then read: February 28, 1945 Mr. Otto W.J.Henrich, City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: The resolution which was adopted by the City Council at a meeting held on January 15, 1945, designating additions to the arterial street system was approved today as follows= ARTERIAL ST. #11 Illinois St. from Oakton St. to Howard St. ARTERIAL ST. #12 Jefferson St. fron.Graceland St. to Des Plaines Ave. ARTERIAL ST. #1,3 Park Place from Jefferson St. to Pearson St. Very truly yours, (signed) W.W.Polk, Chief highway- Engineer WALTER W. HELD QUIT CLAII1 EW The. Clerk then read:March 5, 1945 Mayor and City Council, Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: Ur. Walter W. Held, through his attorney, Harry H. Talcott, has tendered an offer of 115.00 for a quit -claim deed to the West half of Lot 21 in Block 4 in J.C.Robinson's Addition. This half lot is 25 x 125 and abutts an alley, and is situated on W.lnut Street near the Soo Line railroad. The City of Des Plaines acquired tax titles•to this half loth 6ne'on April 10, 1911, recorded as doc. 4845293, and one on October 1 1912, recorded as doc. 5059866. As near as I can determine, the inv- estment for both titles amounts to approximately $8.00 The title search discloses th'a't in addition to the City tax titles, there are five other tax deeds outstanding. ihis property is subject to considerable special assessments, dating back to Warrant No. 16, none of which are paid. The Specials, by warrants are : 16,24,29,75,81, and 100. 358 (QUIT -CLAIM DEED LETTBR CONT'.D) A tax foreclosure is pending for the taxes for 1902 to 1939, in which the County Board has agree to accept a bid of $50.00, plus the payment of the 1941, 1942, 1943 and 194.4 taxes. The cost,of clearing this title would he great when you consider the outstanding_ tax title, all of which must be bought up, and coupled with the special assessments that are outstanding, and considering further, that it is but a half lot, abutting an alley. r From an examination of the records, it is ry c(,nsidered opinion, and therefore recommend, that the offer be accepted. An ordinance and a deed are transmitted herewith in the ,evegt,_,that-,you accept the cffer submitted. Respectfully submitted, (signed)Frank M. Opeka, City Attorney The Clerk then read for first reading a proposed ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT -CLAIM DEFT The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Campagna to sus- pend the.rules and pj)ace the ordinance upon its final passage. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the rollwith the following result: Ayes; Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Lemke, McKay, Campagna, and Halverson. Nays; None. 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 Kehe and seconded by Napieralski to finally pass the said proposed ordinance. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Kehe, Scharringhauserr, Lemke, McKay, Campagna, and Halverson. Nay;s none. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion car^ied and the said ordinance passed. CUMBERLAND TERRACE CIVIC CLUB: The Clerk then read the following letter: February 28, 1945 City Council, Des Plaines Dear Sirs, For over six months last passed, Wallin Horses, Inc. has been en- gaged in constructing dwellings in the.West section of Cumberland Terrace and in so doing has torn up the streets in the Terrace, filled in the drainage ditches and generally Brough about a,condition which is most simply described as a succession.of mud holes. We understand that -it is the duty of the contractor to keep the streets passable and particularly to restore them to their former condition in front of each home as it is completed. As far as any of us can find out, Mallin Homes, Inc. has made no effort in that direction. We feel that the city officials have been extremely lax in this matter and that some serious effort should be made to enforce the ordinance which the council has adopted. We consider it pechliar to say the least that permits for this construction work were issued without requiring the filing of any bond to secure the city against damage to the streets. The residents of Cumberland Terrace are both citizens and tax payers of Des Plaines and do not appreciate being treated like step children. CUMBERLAND TERF.ACE' CIVIC CLUE BY Greydon L. Walker, Sec. The motion was then made by Alderman McKay and seconded by Lemke to refer thiscletter to the Streets Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the .potion carried and the letter so referred. REPORT ON TAX FORECLOSURE ;Alderman Napieralski reported the County was starting foreclosure on taxes. He said the County was willing to cooperate with the City regarding foreclosures and that the Public Relations Committee was willing to help any property owner regarding a settlement of his tax problem. Also asked the local papers to give publicity to this matter. 359 ( MUTES C;ONTINUED ) RESOLUTION TO FORECLOSE THE LIEN OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: The Clerk then read the resolution regarding foreclosing the lien B1' special assessments on lots in F. C. Enderline, Jr., Des Plaines Terrace Subdivision. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Pflughaupt to refer this resolution to the Finance Committee. The motion was voted upon by ac- clamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said pro- posed resolution so referred. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its Chairman Alderman Pflughaupt then introduced the proposed resolution that follows:` RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE ATJD PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE IIEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DRAW THE PROPER VOUCHERS IN PAYMENT OF THE SAME 155 40 Koehler Bros. 200.13 I11. Municipal Leag. 82.00 Burroughs Adding Mach. 6.07 Des Plaines Journal 3.60 P. F. Pettibone & Co. 209.79 Frank A. Bremer & Son 5.30 D. P. Motor Sales 52.49 '_artless Austin 1.65 E. N. r1etcher 5.00 Johnson's Elect. Shop 23.16 Nagel Sales & Serv., 7.50 E. N. Fletcher 25.00 H. H. Elect. Co. 946.49 Texas Co. 5440 E. N. Fletcher 30.00 15537 15539 2554 15543 15545 15547 15549 15551 15553 1555 15557 15559 15561 15563 15565 Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal 85.40 15567 Marblehead Lime Co. • 175.00 15569 Geo. Orlando 15.00 15571 herchants Chem. Co. 125.46 15573 Burmeister Ref. Serv. 10.00 15575 Wallace & Tiernan Co. 53.63 15577 Johnson's Elect. 7.55 15579 James B. Clow & Co. 21.57 15581 Hess Tire & Batt. 8.35 15583 The McBee Co. 328.02 15585 U. S. Postmaster 60.12 15587 E. J. Dunn 3.31 15589 A. Quissby ' 3.50 15591 Glen Seaborf' 2.00 15593 rm. Frank 3.01 155.95 Village Elect. Shop 6.80 15597 Police Pension 177.90 15599 N. Fletcher 446.60 15601 `Joe Divito 7,398.14 15536 15538 15540 15542 15544 15546 15548 15550 15552 15554 15556 15558 15560 15562 15564 15566 15568 15570 15572 15574 15576 15578 15580 15582 15584 15586 15588 15590 15592 15594 15596 15598 15600 Middle States Tel. Co. D. P. Publ. `'o. Ditto Inc. Frank A. Brener & Son D. P. Agency, Inc. Hess Tire & Battery Village Elec. Shop National Snfety Council Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal Des Plaines Mercantile Hess Tire & Battery Purnell and Wilson Lagerhausen Lbr. B. F. Kinder Johnson's Nagel Sales & Serv. Elgin Softener Corp. Penn. Salt Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal W. D. Allen Manufac. Co. Meyer Coal & Mat'l Co. V. S: Darley & Co. B. F. Kinder's Son D. P. Motor _Sales F. A. Bremer & Son Supt.Water H. Lehman Henry Nelson E. & F. Schmidt H. St&lesky Iiartless Austin Fire Pension Chas. F. W. Forberg 6.80 56.70 4.29 12.77 24.20 1.94 42.50 25.00 94.30 3.93 4.45 196.63 25.50 1.38 2.64 5.34 63.45 11.25 19.90 .50 19.30 8.87 1.82 81.40 22.12 40.01 .95 3.27 1.69 2.40 1.65 4.25 164.40 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each mdmber of the Council having been supplied with copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held February 19, 1945 and the adjourned meeting held February 26, 1945, the motion was riade by Alderman Kehe and seconded by McKay that the said minutes be approved. The motion was wgted upon b;' acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carri2d and the minutes approved. IMPROVEMENT OF . CEI TAIN'STRE ETS IN CUMBERLAND TERRACE: The Clerk then read the following lettAr: March 5, 1945 City Council: Attached please find one set of pans, specifications, contract and contract bond for the proposed improvement of Cumberland Parkway, w::r- rington Road, Columbia Avenue, ?Harvey revenue, Harding Avenue and Washington Street all lying west of the C. & N.w. Railroad in Cumberland Terrace. 366. (LLTTR COITTINUFID) These plans have been approved by the F.".A. and by your ity Engineer, and a contract has been entered into between the builder, Wallin Homes Inc., and the Skokie Valley„ Asphalt Company for the imppovement of these kmmix streets as soon as weather will permit and after the money for this work has been deposited with the City of Deo Plaines and the contract approved by the City. The proposed improvement will provide a dust proof wearin; Surface and also provide for a five foot crushed stone shoulder on each side of the, roadway and also' parkway grae'ing. Your City Engineer recommends your approval of +hic work a.nd the attached documents covering same. Very truly yours, (signed) E. N. Fletcher, Engineer for D.P. The motion was then made by Alderman Mr,Kay and seconded by Lemke to refer the plans, specifications and contract to the Streets Committee and City Engineer. The motion was voted upon b'' e.cclamation whereupon the Mayor • dedlared the motion carried. ADJCUMMENT; The motion was made by Lenke and seconded by Nap- • ieralski to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclariution whereupon the Mayor declared the „lotion parried anA the meeting regularly adjourned. C OTO W. R CH, CITY CLERK. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIS CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN TILE COUNCIL CLAMBERS, MONDAY MARCH 1S, 1945, AT 7:30 P. M; CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called 'to order by Mayor Charlie's H. Garland presiding with Alderman Johnson, Napieralski, Pflughaupt, Vav- rinek, I've, Scharringhausen, Lemke, McKay, Campagna and Halverson • responding toroll call. THE READING OF CALL: WAIVER OF NOTICE We, the undersigned members of the City Council of the City of Des Pliines do hereby waive notice of the time, place, date and purpose of a speical meeting of the City Council of theCity of Des Plains held on • March 12, 1945 it. D. at 7:30 P. M., in the Council Chambers, and do hereby consent to holding of such meeting for the purpose of the 1944 Tax rate and to iransaction of any And all business thay may come before such meeting. roll The following responding to HAI call: Mayor Charles H. Garland, Alderman Johnson, ilapiealski, Pflughaupt, Vavrinek, Kehe, Scharringhausen, Lemke,McKay, Campagna and Halverson, 1944 TAY RATE: Mayor Garland informed the Alderman that the tax rate for 1944 had been increased because the coin assessor had failed to include considerable property in the valuation. All over the county rates habe been increased due to the failure of adding property to the valuation. Mayor Garland called on A. E. Goll of Maine Twonsllip High School Brd., T. Arndt, President Des Plaines Park Dist. , W. T. Merrian of P blic School Brd. a R. D. Hams Township assessor who were present. tilderman Napieralski had considerable data on the subject stating that through the loss of employees going into the war service, cases before the appeal Brd. and time limit to complete the tax books were partly the causes of failure to get the items on the books. After considerable discussion Alderman Campagna seconded by Kehe that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up a resolution of protest to the county assesor. protesting the omissions of the property to the valuation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor decalred the motion carried and the City Attorney so instructed, 7,g6 OTTO W. J.'ENRICH, City Clerk