10/15/1945(LETTER CONT'D.)
It is my desire to domply with this law to the fullest extent pos-
sible. However, before taking action in Maine and Elk Grove townships, I should
like to ask you for an expression as to whether or not your village is willing
to take part in these proceedings and to consent to the foreclosure of de-
linquent special assessments.
Very truly yours,
VLS /ls (signed) Victor L. Schlaeger,COUNTY TREASURER
The Mayor referred the letter to the Finance Committee.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Eadh member of the Council having been supplied
with a copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of Sgptember 17, 1945, the
motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by apieralski that the said
minutes be approved, after correction of the day being changed to Monday in
the heading instead of Tuesday. The motion was voted upon by acclamation
whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes ap-
proved as corrected.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Vavrinek and seconded
by Scharringhausen to adjourn. The motion was voted updln by acclamation
whereupon the Mayor declared the Potion carried and the meeting regularly
adjourned.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, OCTOBER
15, 1945, AT 8:00 P. M.
NRICH, CI CLERK
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was galled to order by Mayor G. W. Pflug-
haupt, presiding, with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen,
McKay, Harm, Campagna, and Halverson responding to roll -call. Alderman Vavri-
nek was absent the entire meeting.
Mayor Pflughaupt greeted Boy Scout Troop #13 who were in attendance
&t the meeting.
OFFICER'S REPORTS: The City Clerk then submitted the report of
Harold J. Ahbe for the month of September, 1945.
Treasurer
Chairman,
COMMITTEE EPORTS: The Municipal Development Committee through its
Alderman McKay, then made the following report:
The Municipal Development Committee met October 10, 1945,
to consider the subject of allocation of jurisdiction of over-
lapping planning area as between Mount Prospect and Des Plaines.
The meeting was attended by three members of the Des Plaines
Planning Commission, three members of the Mount Prospect Plan-
ning Commission, the Mayor of Des Plaines, and three sembers
of the Municipal Development,Committwe.
After preliminary discussion concerning the kind of agreement
which the two communities might adopt. the question of just where
the boundary should be set in the territory where the Mount Pros-
pect and Des Plaines one and one-half mile rights overlap, was
^onsidered, on the one side of which Mount Prospect would have
complete 4urisdiction for planning purposes, and on the other side
of which Des Plaines would have complete jurisdiction.
It was finally agreed that the following division of the over-
lapping territory would be acceptable to representatives present:
Starting a4 a point due south of the s.e. corner of the Rob
Roy Golf course and 1. miles from Des Plaines City limits, pro-
ceed south to that city limits at Central Road, west to Mt.
Prospect Road, south to a point just south of NW Highway where
the limits of Des Plaines and Mt. Prospect have boundary in
common; follow this common boundary hround the angle and ap-
proximately 1/4 miles west, then follow the Des Plaines boundary
south to Golf Road; thence westward into the overlapping area as
far as point due south of Mt. Prospect's School St., thence south
to the arc/ of Mt. Prospect's 1- mile limit.
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414
(COMMITTEE REPORTS CONT'D.)
The Des Plaines City Council is to have an agreement prepared and
submitted to the Mount Prospect Village Board; if acceptable to'
that body, the City Council of Des Plaines and the Village Board
of Mount Prospect will each adopt a resolution approving the ar-
rangement, and submit copies thereof to each other and to the Su-
perintendent of the County Map Division.
It was specifically understood that the agreement would give to
Des Plaines complete right to protest or approve planning pro-
posed in overlapping areas on the Des plaines' side of the line
described above and shown on attached map (a copy of which map
properly marked should be made a part of the agreement as well
as a detailed description of the linel; and to Mount Prospect side
nr the said line.
Exception: That in the event of proposed planning of an indus-
trial or light industrial nature in any of the overlapping one
and one-half mile limit territory whether it be within the area
assigned in the proposed agreement to either Mount Prospect or
Des Plaines both the City of Des Plaines and the Village of Mount
Prospect shall retain their respective rights of protest or ap-
proval, and upon receipt by either or both of notice of any 'such
proposed planning they shall confer with each other and decide
upon what action should be taken.
Recommend: That the City Attorney be requested to prepare proper
agreement for the approval of this Council and forwarding to the
Village Board of Mount Prospect.
Move that this report be accepted and the foregoing recommendation
concurred in.
S.E.McKay, T.R.Napieralski,R.G.Wolf, E.W.Johnson,H.J.Kehe
The motion was then made by Alderman McKay and secohded by Napieralski tht the
report be accepted. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the
Mayor declared the motion carried and the report accepted.
BUS SERVICE ON SOUTH SIDE: Alderman Napieralski, Chairman of the
Public Relations Committee, reported on a meeting gegarding extension of the
bus line south of Oakton Street. The United Motor Coach Company is -applying
to the MO
0 -State Commerce Commission for the extension and a map of the
proposed extension is on file, in the City Clerk's office.
CLEANING DES PIA INES RIVER: Alderman Napieralski reported attending
the Izaak Walton League State Convention and that the matter of cleaning up
the river was discussed. The report was made that the polluted rivers have
caused polio.cases. The Alderman appealed to the Council for aid, through
State funds, to clean the Des Plaines River, and also that the City ask the
County Sanitary District to extend interceptor sewer to stop pollution of river.
TIN PICK-UP, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH. 1945s Alderman Napieralski re_
ported one success of the pickup and presented the following report by Mrs.
Agnes Brown:
The following people were instrumental in making the tin -can
pickup, Saturday, October 6th, successful.
G. Walter Pflughaupt and son Eugene, Sam Campagna and son,
Frank Scharringhausen, Benoit Bull, Wm. Davis, Fred Traeger,
Jim Biba, Arthur Koehler, H. Jonas, Al. Zoellick, MeyerpS Coal
Co., Sigwalt Coal and Mat. Co., R. Wolf and Son
The pickup netted 7040 lb.s of cans. (Signed) Mrs. Agnes Bron
HOME TOWNERS INC.: Alderman Napieralski reported receiving a letter
from H. I. Southerwick, President, Home Tmwners, Inc., regarding the success
of the Fair, and things that can be accomplished when people and organizations
agree to work together. Also that all delegates should attend meetings of the
organization.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its Chairman, Al-
derman Kehe,, 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 UP PROPER
VOUCHERS IN PAYMENT OF SAME
(BILLS CONT'D.)
I f21* Koehler Bros. Serv.Sta. $ 212.84
Katherine Riglin 10.00
William P. Hemmings 3.16
Des Plaines Journal 17.50
Charles J. Andersen & Co. 610.00
H. A. Becker 1.98
Des Plaines Motor Sales, Inc. 87.17
5.88
40.54
16.98
66.15
9.55
471.27
1.08
23.20
11.25
6.60
.86
8,67
26.19
9.85
500.00
16216
16218
16220
16222
16224
16226
16228
16230
16232
16234
16236
16238
16240
16242
16244
16246
16248
16250
16252
16254
16256
16258
B. F. Kinder's Sons
Meyer Coal & Material Co.
Purnell and Wilson, Inc.
Ray A. Brennan Company
B. F. Kinder's Sons
H -H Electric Company
Niedert Motor Service
Nagel Sales and Serv.
Pennsylvania Salt Co.
Chicago Foundry Co.
Des Plaines Mercantile Co.
Des Plaines Mercantile Co.
Des Plaines Motor Stiles
Addressograph Sales Agency
Nobel Stade
Firemen's Pension Fund 1,001.99
16215
217
16219
16221
16223
16225
16227
16229
16232
16233
16235
16237
16239
16241
16243
16245
16247
16249
16251
16253
16255
16257
D.P. Publ. Company $ 49.75
Frank A. Bremer & Son 4.50
U. S. Postmaster 15.02
Otto W. J. Henrich 120.00
Texaco Service 3.58
Des Plaines Tire & Batt. 49.04
Pure Oil Station 9.20
J. Bachmann & Sons 18.00
E. N. Fletcher 50.00
H*H Electric Co. 300.00
Skokie Valley Asphalt 1,608.20
E. N. Fletcher 60.00
Superior Paint & Prod. 32.64
Des Plaines Tire and Batt. 4.75
Marblehead Lime Co. 45.00
Chas. Lund Fuel Oils
Pr4irie-Lee Paint Store
Praitie-Lee Paint Store
D. P. Tire and Battery
Manning,Majwell & Moore
Peter J. Manz
Police Pension Fund
10.20
14190
43.76
2.55
16.94
10.00
727.15
The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Halverson to adopt the
said proposed resolution. The Mayor put the ouestion and the °lerk called the
roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Wolf,
Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Harm, Campagna and Halverson. nayss none. The
Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted.
City Engineer Fletcher reported Linden and Perry Streets were com-
pleted with seal coat coverings.
TRACKER STREET PETITION: The Clerk then read the following petition:
October 13, 1945
To the Honorable Mayor and Council
City of Desplaines
Desplaines, Illinois
Gentlemen: Your attention is directed to the condition of the paving in
Thacker Street between Wolf Road and the Belt Line tracks which was recedly
installed by the County and is fast going to pieces due to the excessive amount
of heavy traffic by trucks and we respectfully suggest that Load Limit Signs
be placed both ends of this block.
Your attention is further directed to the type of paving installed and also
that no curbs are in, making driving very hazardous as the width of the hard
surface is just barely wide enough for two cars to pass. We therefore suggest
that the matter be taken up with the Cook County Board or better still we sug-
gest that the City proceed with the putting in of the Curbs and the balance
of the pavAng between what is now in and the new curb which we understand can
be done with funds that are now in the City Treasury derived from Gas Tax Funds.
Your prompt action and co-operation in this matter will be duly appreciated
by the undersigned residents and owners.
Signed by 14 signatures.
The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Wolf to refer the
petition to the Streets Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation
whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and so referred.
COUNTY COURT CASE #63889: The Clerk then read the following:
October 15, 1945
Mayor and City Council
Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
It has been brought to my attention that the City of Des Plaines on July 23,
1930, filed its petition for condemnation in the County Court as case No.63889
for the widening of Circle Avenue and Everett Street and the opening of Pros-
pect Avenue.
A preliminary examination of the docket in the clerk's office in the County
C&urt indicates that a petition was filed, commissioners to apread an assessment
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(COUNTY CASE CONT'D.)
appointed, a roll filed, default taken and -an ordersetting the matter for
hearing against all parcels except those filing objections. The suit is still
pending.
As it now stands, this suit is shown in various title searches and constitutes
a cloud on the title. Since Circle Avenue. and Everbtt Streets are in use, it is
indicated that the suit may be dismissed.
In order that this matter may be disposed of, your. authority to dismiss this
suit, if in my judgment and discretion, that is the thing to do, is requested.
-Very truly yours,
FMO:S (signed) -Frank M. Opeka, City Attorney
The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by Napieralski that the
request be granted. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
OFFICIAL PLAN ORDINANCE FILED WITH COUNTY CLERK: The Clerk then read
the following letter:•
October 15, 1945.
Mayor and City Council
Des Plaines, Illinois
Gentlemen:
In checking the records at the office of the County Clerk) I discovered that
the Official Plan ordinance of the City of Des Plaines was not on file.
So that the County Clerk may be formally informed of the ordinance, I caused
a certified copy of such ordinance to be filed and I attach hereto a certificate
of the County Clerk showing such filing.
This action was necessary to protect our rights in the matter of the approval
of plats.
Yours very truly,
FMO:S (signed)Frank M. Opeka, City Attorney
The Mayor ordered the letter with a copy. of the County Clerk's certification be
placed on file.
COUNTY ZONING: The Clerk then read the following three letters:
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on an application
for a variation from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of Cook County, Illi—
nois, on October 24, 1945, at 8:00 P. M. (Chicago Daylight Savings Time) in
DesPlaines City Hall, Des Plaines, Illinois. The property involved is located
on the West side of Plainview Road North of Touhy Avenue in Maine Township,
legally described as:
The Westerly 220 feet of Eastery 440 feet of Southerly 200 feet
of the Northerly 800 feet of Southwest quarter of Southwest
quarter of Section 29, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of
the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.
The proposed variation is with respect to the Minimum Setbacks from the Front
Road or Street Provision of said Ordinance.
All persons interested should attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF COOK COUNTY
Notice is hereby ,given that a public hearing will be held on a petition for
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Cook County, Illinois, at 8:00 P.M.
(Chicago Daylight Savings Time) on October 24, 1945, in the Des Plaines City
Hall, Des Plaines, Illinois. The property involved is located on the Northwest
corner of Plainview and Touhy Avenues inMaine Township, legally described as:
The Westerly 120 feet of the Easterly 220 feet of the
Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 29,
Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal
Meridian, except the Northerly 1100 feet thereof, the Westerly
-33 feet and the Southerly 50 feet subject to the use as
roadways; ALSO, the Westerly 50 feet of the Easterly 100
feet of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of
Section 29, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the Third
Principal J'`eridian, the Southerly 50 feet subject to the
use as a roadway. All of the aforesaid measurements being
drawn on lines parallel to the Northerly and Easterly lines
of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said
Section 29.
(NOTICE CONT'D.)
The amendment, as proposed, seeks to rezone the above legally described prop-
erty 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
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on a petition for an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Cook County, Illinois, at 8:00 P. M. (Chi-
cago Daylight Saving lime)on October 24, 1945, in the Des Plaines City Hall,
Des Plaines, Illinois. The property involged is located at the Southeast cor-
ner of Ballard Road and Cumberland Avenue in Maine Township, legally described as:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, in Block 1 in Pater's Milwaukee Avenue Ad-
dition in the Southeast quarter of Section 14, Township 41
North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian in
Cook County, Illinois.
The amendment, as proposed, seeks to rezone the above legally described proper-
ty 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
The Mayor.requested the Municipal Development Committee attend the hearing and
the City Clerk to give copies of the hearing to the Committee.
JEANETTE JENSEN APPOINTED FIRST DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Mayor Pflughaupt,
at the request of City Clerk Henrich, appointed Jeanette Jensen, First Deputy
City Clerk. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Campagna
to confirm the appointment. The.motion was voted upon by acclamation where-
upon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said appointment approved.
Alderman Campagna reported about the damage done on Halloween to
street lamps and suggested the City spend about $100.00 for parties in schools
to keep the children indoors. The Mayor said the City had made no provision
for funds for.such an item but referred it to the Public Relations Committee.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the City Council having been
supplied with a copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 1st,
1945, the motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by. Halversons that
the said minutes be approved. The motion was voted upon by acclamation where-
upon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the sail minutes approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and seconded
by Campagna to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon
the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
• CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1945. AT 8:00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayox' G. W. Pflug-
haupt, who presided, with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Iehe,
Schar-ringhausen, McKay and Halverson responding to roll -call. Alderman Campagna
was absent the entire meeting. .
OFFICERS' REPORTS: The City Clerk then submitted the reports of
Treasurer H. J. Ahbe, City Clerk 0. W. J. Henrich, Building Inspector F. Schar-
ringhausen, and Electrical Inspector A. Rieck for the month•of October, 1945.
The City Clerk's report for the first nine months of 1945 was also submitted.
MOMMITTEE REPORTS: Alderman Halverson, Chairman of the Water Commitee,
reported the following figures for the consumption of water for the month of
October, 1945: Daily High, 967,000 gals.; Daily Low, 820,000 gals.; Average,
874,742 gals., Total• for month, 27,197,000 gals.
Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Municipal Development Committee, sub-
mitted the following report:
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