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12/03/1945428 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1945, AT 8:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflug- haupt, presiding, with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Schar- ringhausen, McKay, Harm, Campagna and Halverson responding to roll -call. REPORTS OR OFFICERS: The Clerk submitted the reports of Electrical Inspector.A. Rieck, Building Inspector Scharringhausen, and City Clerk 0. Henrich for the month of November, 1945. City Attorney Opeka reported he had investigated the ownership of the property between Lee Street and Soo Line right-of-way regarding sidewalks, and from the records of the County Recorder had learned tat the premises on both sides of the street were owned by Grant Wiffin and wife i joint tenancy. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to write a letter to Grant Wiffin regarding the laying of a sidewalk. COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Public Protection Committee through its Chairman, Alderman Johnson, made the following r$ports: That the recommendation of the Traffic Commission that "No Parking" Signs one car length from each crosswalk, north of Prairie Avenue, and west of Lee Street, at the Northwest corner of Lee Street and Prairie Avenue, be placed by Superintendent of Streets, will help eliminate a serious hazard. The Public Protection Committee has in- structed the Superinbndent of Streets to erect signs accordingly. The Public Protection Committee requested the Traffic Commission to make a study of eliminating parking on Lee Street between Park Place and Jef- ferson Street. The Commission reported that they could not visualize an un- usual hazard other than that which you may find at all street intersections and therefore could make no recommendation relative to a change in the parking of automobiles. The Public Protection Committee recommend that the parking at this particular location remain as is. The Public Protection Committee has investigated the repairing of C. & N. W. Railway crossings and has found that the C. & N. W. R. R. Co. con- template installing heavier rails. There have been on order some time but do not anticipate delivery for some time. The Public Protection Committee recommend that the permanent concrete crossing be delayed until the C. & N. W. R. R. is abbe to lay the heavier rails. The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Scharringhausen to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor in- structed the Clerk to keep in contact with the C. & N. W. R. A regarding the. repair of the crossing. Alderman Halverson reported the monthly consumption of water. Alderman McKay, Chairman of the Municipal Development Committee, reporte d that Alderman Napieralski attended the hearing of the County Zoning Board regarding set -back on land of the northwest corner Lee and Oakton Streets and that there would be no objections by the City. • MOUNT PROSPECT DES PLAINES DIVIDING LINE AGREEMENT: The Clerkthen read the tiiiimINg proposed agreement: oncerning Mount Prospect and Des Plaines. The motion was then ma4e by Alderman Mckay and seconded by Napieralski that the City Clerk forward a copy of the agreement to the Village Board of Mount Prospect for 4.1,eir approval. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried. Alderman Napieralski gave the City Clerk severalletters he had written the State Representatives regarding the Sales Tax. Alderman Kehe, Ghalrman of the Finance Committee, reported the following: Your Committee on Finance has investiggbed the Scavenger Law being en- forced in Maine township and has found: Nothing contained in the Scavenger Act would assist this City. Itsown program of foreclosure of special assessment liens appears superior in every respect. In cooperating with 'he County Treasurer, the funds derived from such sales wouldbe controlled by the County Treasurer) if the County were to bid in at the sale over and above any other bids (and the County would hot have to pay any money on a bid) it would get the certifi- cate of purchase, and if not redeemed, the Coutny would have the power to sill for any amount it saw fit after redemption expires. The present method of foreclosure of taxes and specials is more de- sirable and funds are more readily obtained than under the scavenger Act. - 41e, your Committee on Finance therefore recommend that this Council do not participate in the Scavenber Act proceedings, and that the Clerk be in- structed to write the County Treasurer advising him that the City will continue (COMMITTEE REPORT CONT'D. ) on its own by way of foreclosure of special assessment liens and thus procuring also the foreclosure of general. taxes. Signed, Committee, H. J. Kehe, Chairman, Leroy J. Vavrinek„ H. C. Harm, S. E. McKay, T. R. Napieralski The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Campagna to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Kehe, Chairman of the Finance Committee, then presented the following proposed resolution: 16416 16418 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. Pub. Serv. Co. of No. Ill. Koehler Bros. Serv. Sta. 16420 Illinois Municipal `'gggue 16422 Des Plaines Journal 16424 Meyer Coal & Mat'l. Co. 16426 B. F. Kinder's Sons 16428 Coffman Coal Yard 16430 B. F. Kinder's Sons 16432 R. Prybil 16434 William H. Cater Co. 16436 Allan -Bradley Co. 16438 Supt.. Petty Cash 16449 James B. Clow & Sons 16442 Village Elect. & Radio Shop 16444 Police Pension Fund $1,829.67 239.71 145.76 19.00 38.92 4.19 48.47 1.99 30.00 56.00 82.80 19.00 11.47 10.00 37.54 16417 16419 16421 16423 16425 16427 16429 16431 16433 16435 16437 16439 1644.1 16443 16445 Mid. States Tel. Co. City Clerk's Petty Cash Frank A. Bremer & Son Vil. Elect. & Rad. Shop C. H. Hoppe Foundry Co. Harris Cal. Sales Co. Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal 0. C. Weaver Elgin Softener Corp. Hyre Elect. Co. Otto W. J. Henrich Frank Scharringhausen Des Plaines Journal Des Plaines Pub. Co. Firemen Pension Fund 37.46 31.10 7.40 54.39 104.16 3.06 43.96 3.00 58.54 809.87 30.00 20.00 110.25 6.00 1.38 The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded_bg Campagna to adopt the said proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the role with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, McKay, Harm, Campagna, and Halverson. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. The Clerk then read the following letter: November 27, 1945 Mr. Charles C. Irving Bensenville, Illinois Dear Sir: I am enclosing a copy of a letter from Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk of Des Plaines, Illinois. I am also attaching a map that he enclosed with his original letter. Due to the lateness of the season, and our deficiency of paint, it will be impossible to j]ace the centerline suggested by Mr. Henrich, put it is my wish that this be one of the first centerlining jobs attempted next Spring. Very truly yours, JLM:AM (signed) C H. Apple, District Engineer cc - Otto W. J. Henrich • Alderman McKay said he thought due to traffic hazard, this should be taken care of at once. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to again communicate with the District Engineer to see if it can not be done immediately. The Clerk then read the following card of thanks: The family of Henry Heessh acknowledges with grateful appreciation your kind expression of sympathy. MRS. SUSAN E. POYER RESIGNS AS MEMBER OF LIBRARY BOAR: The Clerk then read the following letters: November 29, 1945 Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Mr. Pflughaupt: The Des Plaines Public Library Board is in receipt of the enclosed letter of resignation from Mrs. Walter T. Poyer Inasmuch as appointments to this board are made by the Mayor and ap- proved by the City Council, we felt that any resignations from this board 429 4.30 (LETTER CONT'D.) should be directed to the appointing body. The secretary of our board has written Mrs. Poyer, expressing our re- grets over he decision and also over the loss of her invaluable services. We trust you will be able to fill the vacancy by appointing a successor in the nearest 4, 0-ure. -Respectfully yours, (signed) Erich H. Schalk, President Board of Directors Des Plaines Library board Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Friends: It is with deep regret that of the board. Thank you for years of • (signed) October 31, 1945 I am offering my resignation as a member pleasant associations) Very truly yours, Susan E. Poyer The Mayor instructed the Glerk to write a letter to Mrs. Poyer, thanking her for her service as a member of the Library Board. CLAIM OF F. J. SCHMOHL: The Clerk then read the following letter; December 3, 1945 Mayor of Des Plaines - Dear Sir: Twenty-five years ago a contractor trespassed on my lots 9 and 10 for which I have deeds. Repeated efforts at settlement have failed. When Mr. Maloney was the lawyer the group decided to award -lie $700 damage, and when I said I'd like a -thousand, he -said that is all they ould do. I had to sign dismissing my court suit and nothing has been paid me up to date. An $8,000 buyer for my 6 lots re- fused to have joint tenancy with a city when he learned of the pipes and he in- vested his money in Barrington. About a year ago the Finance Committee was con- sidering the width of strip along railway. Not a bit of information kas reached me, so I have to appeal to you. My savings as a teacher are in those lots and you may help. Yours respectfully, (signed) F. J. Schmohl The Mayor referred the letter to the Finance.Committee and City Attorney Opeka. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter. TO ENFORCE PARKING ORDINANCE: The Clerk then read the following: November 28, 1945 Alderman Elmer Johnsen Chairman of the Police Committee 33 Stratford Road Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: Several discussions have come before this Commission in conjunction with a committee from the Des Plaines Businessmen's Association and others, rela- tive to the Parking Ordinance. As a result of these discussions, we unanimously suggest that the Parking Ordinance be enforced, possibly through some educational program, in preference to the idea of immediate arrest by the police, but tole followed by arrest for continued violation, then if found sound and successful, to continue the enforecement of the ordinance. We also feel that additional parking relief would be obtained through proper marking of the parking lanes. It is again suggested that this be under- taken at the first opportune moment when the streets are in condition to be painted. Respectfully yours, DES PLAINES TRAFFIC COMMISSION (signed) V. L. Spegler,-Secretary The Mayor referred the letter to the Public Protection Committee The Clerk then read the following letter: November 17, 1945 City Council Des Plaines, I11. Gentlemen: Our streets North Golf Cul de Sac and Third Avenue have long been in need of repairs. The turn-off on Third Avenue is especially bad with dangerously deep holes. (LETTER CONT'D.) If you will check back you will find there has been no major repairs on these streets for a period of years. Please accept our letter as an invitation to inspect and repair this condition. Sincerely yours, (signed) (Mrs.) Ray S. Hosimer, Sdcretary WD/DH CUMBERLAND EAST CIVIC ASSOCIATION The Mayor referred the letter to theStreet Committee. The Clerk then read the following letter: City Council of Des Plaines, Illinois IIIAtt: Henry Halverson, Chairman Water Committee Gentlemen: I herewith male application for water to be supplied on a bulk metered basis, to be furnished by the City of Des Plaines, to serve the subdivision, which will include about 90 homes, located on property at the corner of Dempster and Potter Road. The property is legally described as follows: The N. 35 acres W2 of the NPT4 of Sec. 22, Twp. 41 N., R. 12, E. of the 3 P.M. in C ook County, Illinois. This property was within the corporation limits of Park Ridge and was removed by an action of the County Court of Cook County on November 20, 1945. /.., The plat for the proposed subdivision will be submitted to the City C\ Council for approval wen it is submitted to theGbunty Zoning Board and approved. Pf`1 This—subdivision is to have stone or macadam streets, water and adequate drainage. The lots will have a minimum of 10,000 square feet; building restrictions will be Q high enough.to provide for a high class subdivision I will appreciate very much having action taken on the furnishing of water by Des Plaines for this subdivision, together with the price of water metered for this subdivision. Very truly yours, HAD:g (signed) H. A. Dooley 1 1 The Mayor referred the letter to the Water Committee. November 23, 1945 The Clerk then read a notice of rehearing of petitionfromIllinois Commerce Commission regarding Bus lines from Big Foot Prairie. The Municipal Development Committee and City Attorney are to attend the meeting.for the rehearing. The City Clerk then read the following letter: December 3, 1945 City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: I wish to adv• ise that I represent a client who owns the parcel of land located directly in the rear of the First National Bank of Des Plaines, and]egally described as follows: The Northeasterly Sixty-one (61) feet (except the Southeasterly One Hundred and Twenty-five (125) feet) of Lot 2 in the resubdivision of Lot 1 (ex- cept the South Sixty-eight (68)feet), Blcok 3 in Parsons & Lees Addition to Des Plaines in Sections 17 and 20, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Me:3dl.iat also known as the Northeasterly Sixty-one (61) feet of the Northwesterly Seventy-five (75) feet of said Lot 2 aforesaid. U have negotiated with the holders of the special assessment bonds outstanding against this property and a figure has been agreed upon for the foreclosure of the unpaid special assessments against said property. It is my understanding that it is your procedure to refer these requests to the Finance Committee and City Attorney, and accordingly, I will appreciate your referring to the Finance Committee, the matter of foreclosing the unpaid special assessments in'J$rrant $62694 remaining unpaid aginst afore - described land.k Very truly yours, MADDEN, MECCIA & MEYER (signed) Kenneth G. Meyer The Mayor referred the letter to the Finance Committee and City Attorney. RE 0LUTI0N TO FORS THE LIEN OF SPECIAL ASSr'SSjY!ENT: The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: 431 43' (RESOLUTION CONT'D.) RESOLUTION TO FORECLOSE THE LIEN OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore adopted ordinancesproviding for the construction of certain water, sewer, sidewalk and paving improvements convering in part: Lots 11, 12, and 13 in Block in Norrie Park, a sbbdivision of part of the Southeast quarter of Section 20, Township 41 North, Range 12 and Lot 9 (except the West 14 feet thereof) and the West 2 feet of Lot 10 in Bleck 27 in Des Plaines Manor Tract no. 2 in the West half of Section 17, Township 41 North, Range 12; WHEREAS' special assessments were levied to pay the cost of said im— provements and pursuant to the Statute applicable thereto said improvements were constructed and the report of cost and completion was approved in manner and form provided by law; and WHEREAS, only a small portion of installments of said special assess— ments levied against the aforesaid lots have been paid and all other installments are now past due and delinquent; and - WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it will be for the best interests of this City that said special assessment liens be foreclosed; now, therefore: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, TLT,INOIS: Section 1. That the special assessment liens against Lots 11, 12 and 13 in.Block 1 in Norrie Park, a subdivision of part of the Southeast quarter of Section 201 Township 41 North, Range 12; and Lot 9 (except the West 14 feet there— of) and the 'Test 2 feet of Lot 10 in Block 27 in Des Plaines Manor Tract No. 2 in the '`est half of Section 17, Township 41 North, Range 12, be foreclosed. Section 2. Tat the City Attorney be and he is hereby directed to prosecute said foryeclosure suit or suits as he may deem best; and to cooperate with the States A torney of Cook County, in procuring the foreclosure of the lien of the general taxes upon said lots, which this City Council requests the States Attorney to foreclose, that said City Attorney is hereby authorized to file suit for foreclosure or to join in any suitor suits for foreclosure instituted by the States Attorney to foreclose the lien of general taxes and to take such other steps as he may deem proper to procure the prompt *ale of said property to satisfy said tax liens. Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. Section 4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. The motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by 1°apieralski to pass the said proposed resolution. The resolution was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution passed. and GEORGE H. HACHMEISTER APPOINTED PATROLMAN: The Mayor informed the Council of the appointment of George H. Hachmeister as patrolman by Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, effective December 1, 1945. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the City Council having been supplie d - with a copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19 and the special meeting of November 27, 1945, the motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Halverson that the said minutes be approved. Alderman Napieralski desired to have his dessenting vote gegarding the State Highway Permit on Bussee Highway to be entered in the November 19th, 1945 minutes. Permission was granted. The motion wasthenMis toted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. MOTION TO ADJOURN: The motion was made by Alderman Kehe 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. , OTTO W. J. E ICH, CITY CLERK.