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01/07/19461 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, JANUARY 7. 1946. AT 5:00 P. M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, with Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharring- hausen, McKay, Harm, Campagna and Halverson responding to roll call. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The Clerk submitted the reports of Building Inspector Scharringhausen for the month of December and of Electrical Inspector Rieck for the month of December; also their report,of the year 1945. The City Clerk submitted his report of cash received for the month of December. The Clerk sub- mitted the report,of Chief of Police H. Becker of the 52nd Annual International As- sociation of Chiefs of Police Convention. COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Street Committee, through its Chairma4 Alderman Campagna, reported that the light was going to be installed at Golf Road near,the railroad station, which light had been gequested by Alderman McKay. Al- derman Campagna also reported that a light would be installed at -East Grant and Thacter as 9,equested by Alderman Kehe. Alderman Campagna reported that they were cleaning the streets" and walks as fast as possible and putting cinders and salt on cross -walks. Alderman Halverson reported the water consumed as follows: Max- imum, 1,167,000; Minimum, 810,000; Total 27,757,000. n/ Alderman Mc ay, Chairman of the municipal Development Committee, Cts reported attending the County Zoning Hearings and said the City was not involved. Ga He informed the County Zoning Board of 4'ppeals to that affect. Clerk read the'following letter:" January 7th, 1946 1 1 Mayor and City Council Des Plaines, Illinois. RE: Oakton Gardens Water Supply Contract Gentlemen: Pursuant to direction of the Council, I have been in communication with the Oakton Gardens Community Club relative to a draft of a contract for a source of water supply. I have been advised that this matter is now at an end for the time being due to the fact that several of thosewho originally pledged their share of the cost have withdrawn their pledge, and the remainder do not feel justified in absorbing such shares of cost. Accordingly, you are advised that no further action is contemplated at this time. Yours very truly, FMO:SS (signed) Frank M. Opeka, City Attorney the Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. DIVISION OF HIGH"IAYS: r2 -he Clerk read the following letter! December 21, 1945 Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk City of Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: In answer to your second letter concerning the centerline needed on Route 58 in the City of Des Plaines, it is surely evident to you that it would be impossible to do such work any more this season. We wil,lkeep this particular job in mind for one of the first attempts in the centerlining in the Spring of 1946. Very truly yours, (signed) C. H. Apple, District Engineer The letter was ordered placed on file. PASS JUKE BOX AND AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT MACHINES ORDINANCE: The Clerk then read for second reading the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE MENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE'REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, 1928. The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Campagna 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 Napieraski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Harm, Campagna, and Halverson. Nays; hone, The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said proposed ordinance passed. 437 438 (OHENANCE CONT'D.) The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Cam- pagna to publish the ordinance in the Des Plaines Journal. The motion was voted upon acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. ' APPROVAL OF BILLS: Alderman Kehe, Chairman of the Finance Committee, then presented the following proposed resolution: 16523 16523 16527 16529 16531 16533 16535 16537 16539 16541 16543 16545 16547 16549 16551 16553 16555 16557 16559 16561 16563 16565 16567 16569 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. of No. I11. $1,846.45 Koehler Bros. Serv. Sta. 281.90 First Nat'l. Bank of D.P. Des Plaines Cafe H. A. Becker Village elec. & Radio Shop Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal Co. Johnson Llectric Shop D. P. Publishing Co. Prairie -Lee Paint Store Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal Co. A. Koske Orlando Cartage Johnson Electric Shop D. P. Mercantile Co. Bob Prybil D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. Poyer-Nash Sales Valvoline Oil Company Western Bank & Office Sup. Prell and Price B. F. Kinder's Sons Hartless-Austin Firemen's Pension Fund 3.60 2.82 42.50 88.36 1.02 4,20 1.18 38.37 24.00 177.50 71440 2.65 166.00 7.50 7,08 89.76 10.57 6.50 18.70 1.65 500.15 16524 Mid. States Tel. Co. 16526 Copy Papers, Inc. 16528 Zeptayr Cafe 16530 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 16532 Johnny's Gas Station 16534 Hartless-Austin 16536 Johnson r'lectric Shop 16538 Winkelman's Tire .& Batt. 16540 Harold Petterson 16542 Spiegler's Dept. Store 16544 Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal 16546 Marblehead Lime Co. 16548 Lagerhausen Lbr. & Coal 16550 Gilliam H. Cater Co. 16552 Carl A. Manz 16554 James C. Lokey 16556 Western Tire & Auto 16558 Gniot Bros. Serv. Sta. 16560 Simplex Valve & Meter Co. 16562 Addressograph Sales Agency 16564 Harold Petterson 16566 Vesly Drug Store 16568 Police Pension Fund 16670 Des PlainesAgency $ 29.14 8.97 35.12 123.64 1.98 1.65 125.00 6.60 4.25 38.17 87.9 2 288.00 24.70 180.00 3.90 7.50 2.67 12.55 41.50 1.68 13.75 32.00 59.75 238.77 The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by Vavrinek to adopt the said proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Johnson, Napieralski, Vavrinek, wolf, Kehe, S charringhausen, McKay, Harm, Campagna and Halverson. "ay;s None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and said resolution adopted. SUMMONS IN MANDAMUS #45C-10584: The City Clerk had received a summons on December 28th, 1945, to appear in the Circuit Court of Cook County on January 7th, 1946, a petition for mandamus, PaulfA. Stoker vs. City of Des Plaines, a Municipal corporation. The City Clerk then read the following letter January 7, 1946 Hon. Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines Gentlemen: This is to advise that the City Clerk, as an officer of the City of Des Plaines was wervei with a summons returnable to the Circuit Court on Jan- uary 7th, 19461 This is an action for a ''frit of Mandamus brought by Paul A. Stoker to compel the City to levy a supplemental assessment against all properties on El- linwood Street between Lee Street and Des Plaines Avenue. The action is predicated on a voucher that was issued pursuant to a court decree to be paid out of surplus funds in special assessment warrant No. 52693 or out of any supplemental assessment that may be levied. The voucher was originally issued on April 26th, 1933, to Hoover and Cody and subsequently assigned to Anna Moore. Now, it is in the possession of the plaintiff in this action. The records indicate that there will never be suf- ficient funds collected to meet this voucher out of the original assessment, and particularly because the certificate of completion and acceptance of the improvement shows on its face, a deficit. I have filed an appearance in the action which was due this morning, and am awaiting your further instructions to authorize me to defend this action. Respectfully submitted, FMO:S signed) Frank M. Opeka, City Attorney After explanation of the summons by City Attorney Opeka, the motion was made by Al- derman Kehe and seconded by Campagna that the City Attorney,represent theCity on same. 1 1 (MINUTES CONT'D.) CHAS. JOHNSON PETITION FOR REZONING: The Clerk read the following: January 7th, 1946. City of Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: I herewith enclose my check for Ten Dollars to cover an application for a petition for rezoning of the following property to be zoned for commercial. Lot #5, Block #2, in Sunset Gardens, being W. L. Flew & Co., subd. of the E. 503 feet, measured at right angles to the E. line of the W- of the NW of Section 20-41-12. Present classification Residence area Dist. A., to Commerical area District C. Yours truly, Johnson's Electric Shop. The Mayor ordered the petition to be referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. REQUEST FOR WATT?. ON RAID ROAD: The "lerk then read the following: December 21,-1945. Hon. Mayor and City Council City of Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: We hereby request water service from the City of Des Plaines to our respective properties for use in our homes and business. ;le hereby agree, in the event that this request is granted, to pay the entire cost of extending and installing a main from Des Plaines Avenue near Rand Road to our properties and agree to conform to all City specifications. We are to pay the engineer and inspector for their services, under whose directions this work is to be performed. Your early attention will be appreciated. Yours very truly, (signed) C. H. Gewecke, Rand Road Wn. Ladendorf, 1628 Rand Road Vincent W. Kirby, 1665 Rand Road The Mayor referred the letter to the Water Committee. Alderman Halverson, Chairman of the :dater Committee, informed the Mayor that the Water Committee and some of the other aldermen had already met re- garding this request. They considered granting this request. The Mayor then referred the letter to the City Attorney Opeka, City Engineer, E. Fletcher, and the Water Committee to draw up a contract and agreement. THACKER-LEE UNDERPASS: The Werk then read the following letter: December 12, 1945 Mr. G. Walter Pflughaupt, Mayor City of Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Pflughaupt: For several years we have tried to get proper maintenance of the underpass at the corner of Thacker and Lee Streets. We require the children to go through this underpass because of the heavy traffic conditions on Lee Street. This pass has not been kept in decent condition and is a disgrace to the community. Since we have been told that the City does not have the manpower with which to maintain this passageway in good condition, our 'oard of Education wishes to suggest that the City pay the Board of Education an amount sufficient to'provide the necessary labor for proper maintenance. We will then see that this passage is kept in first-class condition. ERS -k Very truly yours, DES PLAINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS (signed) E. 4. Selleck, Superintendent The Mayor referred the letter to the Street the next Council meeting. Committee for study and to report at LIONS CLUB WELCOME HOME PARTY: The '.erk then read the following: December 31, 1945. Hon. G. ;falter Pflughaupt, jaiayor City of Des Plaines, I,linois. .Dear Mayor Pflughaupt: We, of the Des Plaines Lions Club, would like to extend to you and your ladies, and to the members of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, and their ladies, an'd invitation to be with us on January 12, 1946, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., at the Maine Township High School Auditorium. The commendable service you have rendered to your Country and Com- munity justifies your presence on this occasion, at which time we are to welcome back the returned veterans of World War II, and have planned to entertain them 439 (LIONS CLUB'LETTER CONTID.) with a welcome home party. Entertainment, consisting of acts by stage and radio stars, will be followed by dancing to the music of the Maine Township High hool orchestra. We hope that you and the members of the Council will plan to be present, and look forward to seeing you. Sincerely yours, (signed) C. L. bishop, Chairman The Mayor suggested as many who could should attend. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A VOUCHER ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 149: The Clerk then read the following proposed resolution: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A VOUCHER IN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 142 WHEREAS, in Special Assessment proceedings known as warrant No. 149 for the con- struction of a system of sanitary sewers, Lot 4 in block 4 in Branigar's Cumberland Terrace, owned by George F. Gustafson and Margaret E. M. Gustafson was assessed in the sum of, $274.82 for their proportionate share of the cost of construction, and said amount confirmed by the County Court; and WHEREAS, said amount was so assessed in error, and should.have been assessed in the sum of $145.60; and ?WHEREAS, the said lot was erroneously overassessed in the sum of $129.22, and it appearing that there may be.some surplus funds in said special assessment warrait; and that said error should be corrected; now, therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: Section 1. Tht the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and di- rected to execute a voucher in the sum of $129.22 payable.to the order of George F. Gustafson and 14argaret E. M. Gustafson,l hich said vouchers shall be payable solely from surplus funds in the 1st to the 10th installment of Special Assessment War- rant {o. 149; said voucher to draw no interest. Section 2. That this resolution shall be in .full force and effect from and after its passage. The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by McKay to adopt the said proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried and the said proposed resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the City Council having been supplied with a copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 19450, the motion was made by Alderman Kehe and seconded by McKay that the said minutes be approved. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was then made by Alderman Vavrinek and. seconded by McKay to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. and the meeting regularly adjourned. 5/6./144-4 ICH, CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 9EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. MONDAY. JANUARY 21st, AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, with Aldermen John ion, Napieralski, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Scharringhausen, McKay, Herm, Campagna and Halverson responding to roll -call. The Mayor presided. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The clerk submitted the report of City Treasurer H. Ahbe, for the month of December. COj+WSITTEE REPORTS: Alderman Campagna, Chairman of. the Streets Com,. mittee, reported that there was no appropriation for clearing Lee Streetts underpass, but he would see about an appropriation in 1946 and then would contact the School Board. Alderman Napieralski reported on attending the Illinois Commerce Commission hearing, Chief of Police H. Becker reported insufficient parking,for taxi -cabs. He stated that he would use the entire north side of Ellinwood Street from Center to . Pearson for taxi -cabs and bus parking.