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12/01/1947MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL_ OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1,-1947. AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor G. Walter Pflughaupt, who presided with Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Wolf, Vavrinek, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava responding to roll call. OFFICIAL REPORTS. The City Clerk submitted the reports of the Build- ing Inspector, Frank Scharringhausen; Electrical Inspector, Art Rieck; and City Clerk, Otto W. J. Henrich, for the month of November. Chief Becker reported about the school crossing stop signs, and was informed to keep stop signs up to see what the State Highway Department would do about same. On recommendation of Chief Becker, the motion was made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Halverson, that the City Attorney draft an ordinance making Center and Thacker Streets a four way stop. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Alderman Kehe, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following proposed resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF Tlii CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOL- LOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. 18984 William G. Grice & Co. $ 19.20 * 18986 The D. P. Publishing Co. 35.00 * 18988 H. J. Ahbe 125.00 * 18990 Des Plaines Journal 18.00 * 18992 Village Elec. & Radio;op 73.70 * 50.00 * 7.74 * 28.35 * 3.98 * 25.00 480.00 4.41 * 9.36 3.00 * 7.80 * 75.15 * 9.86 * 4.50 * 3.94 * 4.50 * 3.95 * 2.02 * V*0*I*D'*E3 D * 3.43 * 1,000.00 * 500.00 * 170.61 1,989.63 * 18994 A. Rieck 18996 Lien Chemical Co. 18998•Patten Trac. & Equip. Co. 19000 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 19002 Imperial Trucking Corp. 19004 Am. Sanitary Sewer Serv. 19006 Kaufman's.Electric Shop 19008 C. L. Bishop 19010 Riley Feed Service 19012 Homelite Corp. 19014 U. S. Postmaster 19016 Water Dept., Petty Cash 19018 Mohs. E. Gielow 19020 C. K. Kasper 19022 Geo. Friberg 19024 C. F. Jonas 19026 C. 0. Nimtz 19028 E. G. Morrison 19030 F. L. Richardson 19032 Vol. Fire Dept. 19034 Walter Lagerhausen 19036 Fire Pension Fund 19038 D. P. Vol. Fire Dept. 18985 Dri-Flo, Inc. 18987 Burdette Smith Co. 18989 Otto W. J. Henrich 18991 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 18993•F. Scharringhausen 18995 Des Plaines Journal 18997 Auto Parts of D. P. 18999 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.,?nc. 19001 Nagel's Sales & Service 19003 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.,Inc. 19005 The American Well Works 19007 James Lokey 19009 James B. Clow & Sons. 19011 D. P. Motor Sales, Inc. 19013 Bankers Box Co. 19015 E. N. Fletcher 19017 Theo. Pool 19019 R. J. Burns 19021 J. Taylor 19023 A. W. Nason 19025 Rpbt. G. Musser 19027 Joseph Engle 19029 Sture V. Olson 19031 D. W. Taylor 19033 Village Elec. & Radio &op 19035 Police Pension Fund 19037 Firemen's Pension Fund 19039 Des Plaines Tree Service $ 10.00 30.00 85.00 95.29 80.00 51.50 1.84 3.29 9.02 60.28 173.40 22.00 210.73 3.75 6.60 200.00 2.77 1.74 1.95 .86 5.00 1.23 3.43 3.02 15.00 482.10 500.00 107.00 CASH TRANSFER WARRANT No. 1. General Corporate Free Cash Library Free Cash To refund to the General Corporate Fund the portion of Janitor's Salary Chargeable to Public Library Fund, but was advanced by the General Corporate Fund during the month of November and December, 1947. No. 2. General Corporate Free Cash Public Library Free Cash Fire Protection Free Cash To charge to the Fire Protection and Public Library Funds their respective shares of heating costs. advanced by the General Corporate Fund for purchase of coal. 100.00 368.94 1 100.00 III 204.97 163.97 CASH TRANSFER WARRANT, CONT'D. No. 3. Streets Free Cash Fire Protection Free Cash To reimburse Street Fund for Vehicle License Tags given to Voluntary Firemen. No. 4. Firemen Pension Fund Cash 2% Foreign Ins. Tax Cash To transfer from 2% Foreign Ins. Tax Fund, the amount designated in the 1947 Appropriation Ordinance, to the Firemen Pension Fund. $ 95.00 00.00 CASH TRANSFER.WARRANT No. 1. Water Revenue Bonds 1935 1,092.50 " 1947 1,302.50 Water Depreciation Cash 160.00 To transfer from the Water Free Cash the monthly sums stipulated in the Water Revenue Bond Ordi- nances for the month of November and December, 1947. t 95.00 500.00 2,555.00 go The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Halverson, to adopt the proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Hansen, Vavrinek,_ Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, McKay, Halverson, and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and said resolution adopted. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Public Protection Committee. --On motion by Alderman Johnson, and second by Wolf, to concur in the following recommendation of the Public Protection Committee: 1. That Seegers Road at Wolf Road be par- tially barricaded and the "NO OUTLET" sign now in use be replaced by one hav- ing reflector buttons., 2. That a "NO OUTLET" sign be placed on the west side of,Wolf Road at Harvey Street. 3. That the City Clerk write to the Soo Line, requesting their Safety Engineer to con- tact the Chief of Police to learn what recommendations the Soo Line may have, with respect to the footpath crossing the Railway at Everett Street. Elmer W. Johnson Eric G. Hansen R. G. Wolf The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor de- clared the motion carried. On motion by Johnson, and second by Halverson, to concur in the following recommendation of the Public Protection Committee: 1. Eliminate parking on west.side of Second Avenue north of Prairie Avenue to rear of the corner lot. 2. Eliminate parking on east side of Second Avenue south of Prairie Avenue to rear of the corner lot. 3. That a 4 -way stop be placed at this corner for the benefit of numerous school children who use this intersection. 4. That the street be widened in front of the two business establishments at this inter- section to permit diagonal parking properly marked for that purpose. Elmer W. Johnson Eric G. Hansen R. G. Wolf PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE, CONT'D. After. discussion, the motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Harm, and seconded by McKay, that the Superintendent of Public Works install "NO PARKING" sign fifteen feet from the northeast corner of Prairie and Second Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Johnson reported that the Public Protection Committee would submit a recommendation at the time that the 1948 Appropriation is made regarding Des Plaines Safety Council recommendation to increase the police force. --The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Safety Council informing them of action taken. PUBLIC RELATION COMMITTEE. Alderman Harm reported the Veteran Housing received their State Charter. Alderman Harm also made the following report on the Municipal Band: • This committee believes that a fine, well conducted Municipal Band would be a desirable addition to our city and well worth its cost, providing there would be sufficient interest by capable personel to insure its success. We have interviewed the writers of the request for the re-establishment of this band and we are assured and satisfied that sufficient personel of excellent quality will be available and willing to participate. We have examined the present band ordinance found in Chapter 6, Article 3- Seetions 195/B We have checked the Authority of the Voters as Authorized in Secion 198, rela- tive to finances and find a tax of 2 mills was approved by the voters for this purpose. We, of this committee, believe that this ordinance is quite complete as to establishment, appointments, rules & regulations and financing. Accordingly we.recommend that the Des -Plaines City Band be re-established as per the provisions of this ordinance. Henry C. Harm Walter Morava H. J. Halverson The motion was made by Alderman Harm, and seconded by Morava, to concur in the report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried., MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. Alderman Hansen reported attend- ing the County Zoning Board Hearing. The committee recommended the approval of the William Boettcher rezoning, but objected to the Walter Hasselman rezoning east of Manheim Road, south of Pratt Avenue, which was intended to be used for a trailer camp. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen, and seconded by Halverson, to concur in the report and that the City Clerk write to the County Zoning Board and County Clerk informing them of the report. • CITY ATTORNEYtS REPORT. The Clerk read the following report: December 1, 1947. Mayor and City Council, City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: Re: City. of Des Plaines vs. Musgrave Please be advised that the above matter involving our solicitors' ordinance came up for hearing on an appeal before the Honorable Harold Ward in the Criminal Court of Cook County. After presentation of evidence and arguments of counsel, the Court rendered a finding of not guilty, but did not render any decision on the validity or constitutionality of the ordinance in question. Much was said at the hearing about that provision in the ordinance which states that permits are required for all persons who are not residents of the City of Des Plaines. It is suggested that this discrimination be corrected by amendment. Very truly yours, Frank M. Opeka FMO*AGH City Attorney 7// OPEKA'S REPORT, CONT'D. The motion was then made by Alderman Johnson, and seconded by Hansen, to amend the Solicitors' Ordinance regarding the item "All persons who are not resi- dents of the City of Des Plaines." The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Clerk read the following letter: December 1, 1947. Mayor and City Council,. City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois. Gentlemen: Re: Croation Home In connection with the negotiations for the procurement of necessary easements by Harry A. Dooley and Kimball Hill from the Croatian Home, I as in receipt of a letter from Rosenthal & Feldman, their attorneys, indicating that the matter will be discussed by the Board of Trustees of the Croatian Home at its next meeting to be held December 7, 1947. Mr. Rosenthal states that he will communi- cate with me shortly thereafter. FMO*AGH The Mayor ordered the letter placed on file. Very truly yours, Frank M. Opeka City Attorney CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY LETTER. The Cleik then read the following letter: Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk City of Des Plaines City Hall Des Plaines, Illinois Chicago, Illinois November 21, 1947 Dear Mr. Henrich: Acknowledging receipt of your letter of November 18 in regard to our freight trains blocking Wolf Road Crossing on the Belt Line. This matter will be looked into without delay. HAP -JL letter: Yours very truly, H. A. Parish Superintendent STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAY LETTER. The Clerk read the following November 25, 1947 Mr. Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk City of Des Plaines Cook County, Illinois Dear Sir: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of November 4,,in which you requested a reduction in the posted speed on Miner Street, from 30 miles to 25 miles per hour. At the request of Mr. D. R. Albano, Superintendent of Parks, of the Des Plaines Park District, we have recently erected 2 park entrance signs on Miner Street and we do not feel that conditions warrant a reduction in the speed limit. • We have noticed that the speed limit sign which is erected under the Town Name sign at the northwest corner of Rand Road and Miner Streets desig- nates a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. This sign will be removed and replaced with a 30 mile per hour speed limit. WCP:vh Very truly yours, C. H. Apple District Engineer Tia letter: REPLY OF REPRESENTATIVE VERNON W. REICH. The Clerk read thefollowing November 22, 1947 Honorable Mayor and Council City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: I am in receipt of your letter of November 20, 1947, requesting me, as one of your Representatives in the General Assembly, to petition Governor Green asking him to call a special session of the General Assembly to allot a percentage of the tax received by the State to Municipalities. Several weeks ago I phoned the Governor and also sent him a tele- gram making this request. As a Mayor I think I can better appreciate the plight of most of the Municipalities of the State better than other members of the Legis lature. letter: You can'count on me do all in my power to help the Municipalities. Very truly yours, Vernon N. Reich State Representative, 7th District REPLY OF SECRETARY TO GOVERNOR GREEN. The Clerk read the following November 22, 1947 Honorable Otto W. J. Henrich City Clerk City of Des Plaines Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Mr. Henrich: Your letter of November 20, addressed to Governor Green, enclosing a copy of the resolution recently passed by members of the City Council of Des Plaines, has been referred to me during the Governor's absence from the Statehouse. Upon his return it will be called to his attention. In the meantime, because there has been so much erroneous talk on State finances, I am enclosing a copy of the Governor's letter of October 29 to the Chairman of the Commission to Stidy Revenue Laws of Illinois and hope you will be good enough to call its contents to the attention of the members of your City Council. Sincerely yours, John Wm. Chapman Secretary to the Governor PASS ORDINANCE AMENDING LIQUOR ORDINANCE. The Clerk informed the Council the proposed amendment to the Liquor Ordinance was before the council for the third time. The motion was made by Alderman Hansen, and seconded by Halverson, to refer the proposed ordinance to the Public Protection Committee for further study. On voice vote the Mayor declared the motion not carried. --The motion was then made by Alderman Kehe, and seconded by Baines, to pass the proposed ordi- nance. The Mayor put the question. --Alderman McKay spoke regarding the Club License Fee and then made the motion to amend the section to read two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) instead of the one hundred dollars ($100.00). The motion was lost for want of a second. Alderman Johnson inquired of the City Attorney if at the request of two alderman to refer to the committee,, if that request did not supersede the motion to pass the ordinance. The Attorney checked the City Ordinance Book and replied it did not. The Mayor ordered the Clerk to call the roll with the following re- sult: Ayes: Aldermen Johnson, Vavrinek, Wolf, Kehe, Baines, Harm, and Morava. Nays: Aldermen Hansen, McKay, and Halverson. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the proposed ordinance passed. (The motion was made by Alderman,Wolf, and seconded by Baines, to publish the ordinance in the Suburban Times.) The motion was then voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. CUMBERLAND MAINTENANCE CORPORATION LETTER. The Clerk read the following letter: November 20, 1947 City of Des Plaines City Council Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: At At a recent meeting of the Bpard of Directors of the Cumberland, Maintenance Corporation a motion was passed to request that the Des Plaines City Council consider amending "An ordinance amendtng,section 16 of zoning ordinance of Des Plaines" approved the 19th day of August, 1946. Section 16, pertaining to Building Line should provide that the 5 foot set back will apply except in such class C property where a greater build- ing set .back has been established by previous restrictions or ordinance. We believe that ourrequest is in keeping with the intention of the aforsaid ordinance, and we shall greatly appreciate your favorable consideration. Development letter: Yery, truly yours, CUMBERLAND MAINTENANCE CORPORATION E. G. Sampedro, Secretary The Mayor referred the letter to the City Attorney and Municipal Committee. REQUEST FOR WATER --WILLIAM EGGERT. The Clerk read the following Chicago, Illinois November 15, 1947 Water Works -Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sirs: We are having a house built on Lee Street (Lot 51) and we would like to know put in there, and how long it would take. Please let us know -- We are thanking you. the corner of Everett Lane and if we can have water and drainage Very Obligingly, Mr. William Eggert 4019 W. Melrose Street Chicago 47, Illinois I think they call it Dexter Acres. /.13 . , The Mayor referred the letter to the Water and Sanitation Committee. LETTERS FROM THE CO▪ UN• TY ZONING BOARD FOR HEARINGS. The Clerk read the following two letters: COUNTY ZONING LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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 Country, Illinois, on December 11, 1947, at 3:30 P.M. (Central Standard Time) in Room 300, 160 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. The property involved is located on the east side of Mt. Prospect Road, approximately 130 feet north of Walnut Avenue, in Maine Township, legally described as: Lot 27 in Westfield Gardens, being a subdivi- sion of the Ni -of the NW fractional of Sec- tion 19, Township 41 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd Principal Meridian. The proposed variation is with respect to the strict application of the Minimum Side Yard Provision of said Ordinance. All persons interested should attend. and will be given an opportunity to be heard. ATTEST: Walter T. Popjoy Secretary Dated: November 14, 1947 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF COOK COUNTY Stephen M. Bailey Andrew J. Dallstream Russell B. James William L. Voss, Sr. Robert Kingery, Chairman COUNTY ZONING,. CONT'D. COUNTY ZONING LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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, Illinois, at 3:30 P.M. (Central Standard Time) on December 11, 1947, in Room 300, 160 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. The property involved consists of approximately four acres located on the southwest corner of Des Plaines River Road and the Chicago and North Western R. R. right of way, in Maine Township, legally described as: Lot 2 in Geweck's subdivision of part of the NE* of Sec. 17-41-12, E. of the 3rd P.M. except that part of said Lot 2 conveyed by warranty deed to Des Plaines Valley Ry. Co., dated October 16, 1909, recorded October 18, 1909, as Doc. No. 4454798 in Book 10795, P. 390, 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 oppor- tunity to be heard. ATTEST: Walter T. Popjoy Secretary Dated: November 14, 1947 hearings. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF COOK COUNTY Stephen M. Bailey Andrew J. Dallstream Russell B. James William L. Voss, Sr. Robert Kingery, Chairman The City Attorney was requested to inquire for information on the GEORGE LAGERHAUSEN APPOINTED TO TRAFFIC COMMISSION. On motion by Alderman Johnson, and second by Wolf, the appointment of George Lagerhausen as member of the Traffic Commission was confirmed, to fill the unexpired term of Lee Foster who resigned. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Baines, and seconded by Kehe,.to approve the minutes of November 17, 1947. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor informed the Council that on Monday, December 8th, there would be a public hearing on the new business license ordinance at 9:00 P.M. for the businessmen or anyone interested. --At 7:30 P.M. (until the hearing) the Council would meet to discuss the 1948 Appropriation Ordinance. ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson, and seconded by Baines, to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the Mayor declared the motion carried, and the Council regularly adjourned. W. J. HENRICH CITY CLERK