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REQUEST QUITiCLAIM DEED FOR LATS IN BROWN'S ADDITION: The -City Attorney presented
the above request and the Mayor referred same to the Finance Committee.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Tures to
adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. •
Otto W. J. Henrich
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR -MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AT' 8:00 P.M. DES PLAINES
ILLINOIS,.HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM,'
CITY HALL, NOV. 16, 1959.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel, with
Alderman Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan,
Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling responding to roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The motion was made by Alderman Rateike and seconded by
Bell to approve the minutes of November 2, 1959. The motion was voted upon by"
acclamation.
U. 5. ALUMINUM SIDING COMPANY•APPROVED: Alderman Bell reported the Municipal
Development Committee recommended approval of U. S. Aluminum Siding Company as
builder of plant on 3. Emil Anderson property. On motion by Alderman Bell
and seconded by Prickett, the Council concurred in the recommendation.
Alderman Tistle reported the new fire district contracts will be ready this -week.
Alderman !teike reported there will be a meeting, "There will be a meeting at
7:30 P.M. on December 7, 1959, prior to regular Council meeting with Mr. Seitz
of the Public Service Company, to discuss their franchise with the City of
Des Plaines. The Mayor and City Attorney are requested to be present, and
all interested aldermen are invited. City Clerk to send out notices about
December first as a•reminder ."
Alderman Jackdon requested that traffic hazard at Wolf and Seegers Roads be
referred to the Street Committee and Traffic Commission.
APARTMENT BUILDING AT 1384 BROWN ST: Alderman Moehling reported building permit
application& "Approval of application for building permit requested by Rudy S.
Hans to -construct a 16 unit apartment building on lots 46i, 47 and 48 at 1384
Brown Street, in view of the condition of the sewers in this general area.
"Your Committee on Sewers has investigated the above and has found that although
this building is proposed for construction on empty lote'and this complies with
the recommendation of this committee in its report to the City Council of October
5, 1959, respecting the construction of future multiple -family dwellings in this
general area, this committee finds that the limitations imposed by the Architect's
plans on a ground area of the indicated size, restricts the size of the parking
lot to permit only 16 stalls of 9' x 20' size. It is the opinion of this
committee that the parking area provided- by these plans is too congested for an
area immediately adjacent to the alley and would not provide a worisable parking
arrangement. It is the further opinion of this committee that if the area were
made an additional four feet in width, thereby providing stalls of 10' x 20' for
example by changing the down -stairways of Units 1 and 3 as indicated on the building
plans, such increased parking area would be realized.
"We, your committee on Sewers, therefore recommend that the application for
permit be denied unless the above indicated change in the size of the parking area
be incorporated into the building plans."
On motion by Alderman Moehling and seconded by Tistle the Council concurred in the
report.
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OAKTON STREET PARKING LOT: Alderman Massman reported several areas for sale for
parking lot oh Oakton Street and recommended a reale state broker make an appraisal
of lots not to exceed expenditure of $100.00. The motion was made by Alderman Massman
and seconded by Callaghan to concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the
Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume,
Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson,
Callaghan. Nays: None. The. Mayor declared the motion carried.
Alderman Tures read the report of the Librarian Alice Smith. The following is a
paragraph of the report. "The important service to the public is the great volume
of regular business being handled. An excellent collection of 33,000 books is
available and used by our 14,000 borrowers. During the first ten months of this
year, 2,378 new borrowers registered for library cards and 4,036 new books were pro.
cessed for circulation. In this same period 170,000 books and materials were charged
out for use at home. Hundreds of persons come to the library each week for help with
reference work and to browse among the books."
The Mayor reported theJunior City Officials who were present would call on Mayor
Daley in Chicago Novemb4 ° 17th.
OFF-STREET PARKING: Alderman Neff made the following report: Your Committee on City
Code has investigated the above and has found:
1. That the existing requirement in R-4 and multi -family residential districts
of one parking space per dwelling unit is inadequate.
2. That the 2,500 square foot exemption in commercial districts as to which no
parking area provisions are required, has had a detrimental effect on the
orderly development of commercial districts.
We, your Committee on City Code, therefore recommend:
1. That the required provision of parking area in multi -family and R-4 residence
districts be increased from one parking space per dwelling unit, to one and
one-half parking spaces per dwelling unit. (Unanimous opinion of Committee)
2. That the 2,500 square foot area spaces should be repealed (Majority view of
committee - two votes to one).
3.'That bpth the above propositions should be referred to the Zoning Board for
a public hearing and recommendation."
On motion by Alderman Neff and seconded by Massman the Council approved the report
and referred same to the Zoning Board of Appeals sitting as a Commission to call a
Hearing.
COMPLAINT AT LAW - VIRGINIA JOHNS: Alderman Neff made the following report on the
above: "Your Committee on Judiciary has` investigated the above and has found that the
City Attorney, James J. Dowd, should be'retained and directed to file his appearance
on behalf of the City and defend the suit. We, your Committee on Judiciary, there-
fore recommend as above stated.„ The motion was made by Alderman and seconded by
Prickett to concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called
the roll with the following results: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling,
Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None.
The Mayor declared the motion'carried.
CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT ON'WARNING SYSTEM: Alderman Figard made the following report:
"Your Committee on Civil Defense has investigated a letter fro Mr. Harry Kinser,
Director of Des Plaines"Civil Defense9 and recommend that a warning system as
approved by the Civil Defense authorities be procured and installed after our request
for matching funds has been approved. Due to the change in the total area of the
City of Des Plaines, a recent survey of requirements to cover the city with an
ample warning system reveals that additional equipment is requirOd over and above
that amount originally estimated; new total estimated expenditure is $20,000. The
City of Des Plaines portion is $10,000. To file for matching funds from the federal
government we must have the approval of our Council to process our application.
After approval it will be necessary to advertise for bids, sending a detailed map
of our city limits to advertise for bids, sending a detailed map of our city limits
clearly indicating the residential, commercial and industrial areas.
WARNING TIME.. Since questions have arisen regarding the amount of warning time
available, the state Civil Defense director advised that on a national basis, for
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the next three years, maximum ttatical warnini for the nation as a whole is about
three hours. Thereafter, assuming attack would be mainly of guided or ballistic
missiles, this period would be reduced but would still be one-half hour. General -
Woodward states that there is a strong likelihood that even with an all-out I.C.B.M.
attack by an enemy warning could be available days and even weeks in advance of the
attack through strategic intelligence.
"It is the concensus of opinion of the Civil Defense Committee and Director and'his
organization that a satisfactory educational program cannot function without a satis-
factory warning system. We also feel that the cost of such a system would be
negligible if through it even one life might bf saved.
"Your Committee therefore recommends the adoption of this report and approval of
the City Council to proceed as recommended."
On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Callaghan the Council approved the report.
QUIT CLAIM DEED: Alderman Prickett reported about request for a Quit Claim Deed by
Paul Gendel on payment of $350.00 for two parcels of land and recommended the City
Attorney draw the necessary Quit Claim Deed and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to sign same. The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Callaghan to
concur in the report. The Mayor put the question and the clerk called the roll with
the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter,
Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. _
APPROVAL OF BILIS: Alderman Prickett presented the following proposed resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNC IL -OF THE
CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS
ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TQ
MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAMA:
TOTAL: $18,756.95. (A copy of resonation placed before each Alderman and on file
with the City Clerk). The motion was made by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Callaghan to adopt the resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called
the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Rateike, Blume, Tures,.Neff,
Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan.,
Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
OPEN BIDS ON FENCE AND ELETRICAL WORK: On motion -by Alderman Tures and seconded by
Tistle, the Clerk was instructed to open bids on wire fence for sludge beds and
electrical work for Well No. 5. The following are the bids on the fence:
Anchor Post Products $3,942.00
Chain Link Fence Corp. 4,887.00
Chicago Fence & Equipt. Co. 4,223.00
• Illinois Fence Co. 4,954.96
On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Tistle,.the bids were referred to the
Water and Finance Committee and Supt. of PublicWorks.
The following are the bids on the electrical work:
Chas. A. Johnson Electric Co. $9,620.00
Cricks Electrical Const. Co. 9,885.00
Stanley Electric 10,300.00
On motion by Alderman Figard and seconded by Blume, the -bids were referred to the
Water and Finance Committees, City Engineer and Stpt, of Public Works. The Mayor
called a recess so the bids could be checked. After reconvening, the motion was
made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Prickett to award the bid on the fence to
the Anchor Post Products for $3,942.00. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk
called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Nateike, Blume, Tures,
Neff,i4oehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson, Callaghan.
Nays: None.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The motion was made by Alderman Tures and seconded by Callaghan to award the electrical
bid to the Charles Johnson Electric Company for $9,620.00. The Mayor put the question
and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: IAlderman Rateike,
Blume, Tures, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Bell, Jackson,
Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. -
SOO LINE LETTER: The Clerk received a letter from the Soo Line Railroad that they
would notify their Division Engineer to place the sidewalks in condition for
pedestrian use at Walnut and Oakwood.
DOOLEY COMPANY PLAT: The Plan Commission report that they did not approve the above
plat that was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
WRIGHT'S RESUBDIVISION PLAT: The Plan Commission report that the City Council approve
.the above , was referred to the Municipal Development Committee.
VACATION OF CORNELL AVE. IN BRIANTI SUBDIVISION: The Plan Commission report re-
commending the vacation of Cornell Avenue in Brianti Subdivision was referred to the
Municipal Development Committee.
REZONING REPORT N. E. CORNER WOLF & CENTRAL ROADS: The rezoning recommendation to
rezone the above Residential R-2 to Commercial was referred to the Municipal Develop-
ment Committee.
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE - GASOLINE STATIONS: The Clerk read the following report:
"Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, has had referred to it by the
City Council of Des Plaines, the matter of amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Des Plaines, as follows:
Sub -paragraph 18 of'Section 4B.2 tHse Regulations', is hereby amended to read
as follows:
'Rental of utility or do-it-yourself trailers; gasoline filling stations, so
long as there is compliance with Section 640.12 of the Revised City Code
of the City of Des Plaines, which reads as follows:
'No tank , container, pump, pipe or other equipment for the storage and handling
of gasoline or any other flammable liquids shall be installed within 300 feet
of the nearest boundary of any lot or plot of ground used for a school,_ hospital,
church, or theater; or within 100 feet of the nearest boundary, of any lot or plot
of ground either used for a, railway passenger depot or freight depot, or improv-
:::ad with buildings in which not less than 75% of the total floor space is used
for warehouse or storage purposes; or, within 300 feet of the nearest boundary
of any lot or plot of ground used for an existing gasoline service station,
or for gasoline storage tank or tanks.'"
The Zoning Board recommended the adoption of amendment. On motion by Alderman Neff
and seconded by Neiman, the Council accepted the recommendation and the City Attorney
to draft the ordinance.
REZONING DENIED AT RAND & CORNELL: The Zoning Board recommended the rezoning to
Commercial the corner of Rand and Cornell be denied. On motion by Alderman Bell and
secoided.by Callaghan, the Council concurred in the recommendation.
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE •• PARKING REGULATIONS: The Clerk read the following
report: Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, has had referred to
it by the City Council of Des Plaines the recommendation of the Des Plaines Plan
Commission to consider amendments to the zoning ordinance relative to the require-
ments for parking in "R-4 Multiple Family Residential Districts" as follows:
5.. PARKING REGULATIONS:
(a) The parking requirements for single-family and two-family dwellings are
the same as those in the "R-1 Single Family Residence District."
(b) Group Houses, apartment houses, and other multiple -family dwellings
shall provide 1.25 parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
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Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, advises as follows:
1. That due notice to the parties and to the.public of this proceeding and of
the public hearing held August 4, 1959 was therein given as required by
law and;that the Board has jurisdiction of the subject matter and of the
parties.
2. That a:letter was received frau the des Plaines Safety Council requesting
that 14- parking,spaces per dwelling unit be provided.
3. That adequate off-street parking will help to lessen or avoid congestion
in the public streets.
4. That there were no objections to the proposed amendment.
5. That the evidence, presented was convincing as to the desirability of changing
the parking spaces per dwelling unit from 1.25 to
Your Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as a Commission, having heard and considered
the evidence and being fully informed in the premises, on a vote of seven FOR and
none .against - recommends to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines
that the proposed amendment, theretofore described, - (recommending 1± parking spaces
for each dwelling unit) - be ADOPTED.
/s/ Albert L. Gundelach, Sec.
On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Massman, the Council concurred in the
report and the City Attorney to draft ordinance.
THREE PETITIONS FOR ANNEXATION ON RAND ROAD. The Clerk submitted three petitions for
annexation on Rand Road east of River Road. The Mayor referred the petitions to the
Municipal Development Committee.
PRINCIPAL MESENBRINK - PUBLIC SCHOOL LETTER: A letter from above concerning traffic
hazard at Center and Ashland was referred to the Street Committee, Safety Council,
and Traffic Commission.
RESOLUTION(SUPPIEMENTAL) FOR MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS: The Clerk submitted a resolution
for an additional $390.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax for Golf -Rand Roads sewer. On
motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Jackson the Council; adopted the resolution.
RESOLUTION(SUPPLEMENTAL)11OR MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS: The Clerk submitted a resolution
for additional $555.26 for White.Street improvement. On motion by Alderman Tures and
seconded by Tistle, the Council adopted the resolution.
COUNTY PUBLIC REPORT ON WELTER CREEK POLLUTION: The Clerk read a letter regarding
Weller Creek pollution survey made by Robert de Jonge, Chief Sanitary Engineet. The
following is the report: "Beniamin Electric'and Des Plaines Water Works: During the
past month, this Department has been conducting a survey to determine the extent of
possible pollution to Weller Creek. This survey included both visual inspection of
the banks of Weller Creek for possible sources of pollution and three separate series
of biochemical oxygen demand analyses to determine the actual flow condition of the creek
at the points of sampling.
"We have had an opportunity toe valuate the results of this survey and it is our
opinion that We11er.Creek is subject to varying amounts of intermittent pollution.
At no time, however, during our survey were severe pollution conditions detected.
"The major source of this intermittent pollution to Weller Creek originates from,the
overflows for the combined sanitary and storm sewer system controlled and operated
by the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago. During periods of moderate
to heavy precipitation when the sewer system may become overloaded, these overflows
discharge their contents directly to Weller Creek. In theory, when such discharges
occur, the sanitary sewage wastes are highly diluted with storm water and should
therefore create minimal pollution problems. It is our experience that the
character of sewage being discharged frau such sewer overflows varies greatly and
frau time to time can greate serious pollution problems. Although it is the policy
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of the Metropolitan Sanitary District to approve combinedtype storm. and sanitary
sewers with overflows to natural waterways, this is not the policy of the State of
Illinois Sanitary Water Board which has steadfastly refused to issue permits for coma.
bind sewers. The State Sanitary Water Board insists, as do most regulatory authorities
throughout the County that separate sewers be provided for storm and sanitary purposes.
The State Sanitary Water Board's permit authority does not extend into areas within
the Metropolitan Sanitary District.
"Two other sources of intermittent pollution were also r eported. Lime sludge waste
from the city of Des Plaines water treatment plant periodically is discharged into
a tile that in turn discharges into Weller Creek. The City of Des Plaines has re-
peatedly been notified by this Agency that this situation should be corrected.
n Sewer outletd from Benjamin Electric Company represent another source of possible
pollution. In addition to the rinse water from the pickling process that is con-
tinually being discharged into Weller Creek, -spent pickling acid wastes are also
discharged from time to time. Mr. Klipstein, Chief Plant Engineer, of Benjamin
Electric Company stated that periodic checks of this waste discharge have disclosed
no serious pollution. According to Klipstein, the amount of industrial waste is
only a relatively small percentage of the total waste water flow. Chemical tests
conducted by Benjamin Electric Company indicate that no appreciable amount of acid is
being discharged.. A test conducted by this Department disclosed no significant pollution
at the time of sampling. Mr. Klipstein stated that the Metropolitan Sanitary District
of Greater Chicago checks this sewer outlet from time to time.
'!We suggest, that in the future, should there be visual evidence of pollution to
Weller Creek, the Metropolitan Sanitary District be notified immediately and that
this Department be informed of this notification,
/s/ Robert J. Wollschlager, Sanitary Engineer, Cook Co. Dept. of Public Health
ZONING VARIATION APPLICATION HOWARD HIGHLANDS : The Clerk submitted a zoning varia-
tion application on Howard Highlands for 1,475 square feet instead of 2,800 square
feet for one'bedroom rental units. On motion by Alderman Bell and seconded by
Massman the Council referred tame to the Zoning Board sitting as a commission to
call a hearing.
REZONING APPLICATION 1319 PRAIRIE AVE: The C]e rk submitted a rezoning application
at 1319 Prairie Ave. from R-2 Single Family to R.4 Multiple Family. 0n;motion
by Prickett and seconded by Massman, the Council referred same to the Zoning Board
sitting as a Commission to call a hearing.
REZONING APPLICATION WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAILWAY; The Clerk submitted a rezoning
application Commercial to M-2 Manufacturing Dist. railroad property Pratt Ave.
to Webster Ave. On motion by Alderman Blume and seconded by Tures, they referred
same to the Zoning Board sittingas a Commission to call a hearing.
REZONING APPLICATION S.W. CORNER RAND & MINER: The Clerk submitted a rezoning
application for Rand and Miner Streets from residential to C-2 Commercial. On
motion by Alderman Callaghan and seconded by Bell, the application was referred to
the Zoning Board sitting as a Commission to call a hearing.
BOARD OF HEALTH LETTER: A letter from D r. H. Heller regarding considering items for
1960 appropriation was -referred to the License Inspection and Health Committee.
POLICE PENSION FUND FOR 1960 APPROPRIATION. A letter from the secretary of the
Police Pension Fund regarding item for 1960 appropriation was referred to the
Police Commission.
A letter from a man living in Hoffman Estates about parking was referred to the
Parking Committee.
Alderman Prickett informed the Council a meeting will be held on the 1960 appropriation
Monday, December 7th, 1959.
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EDWARD FROST TETTER ABOUT IMPROVING PROSPECT AVE.: The Council received a letter from
Mr. Frost requesting the improvement of Prospect Ave. from White St. to Orchard with
curbing and repaving. The Mayor referred the letter to the Supt. of Public Works for
investigation.
WOLF ROAD TRAFFIC BLOCKED BY TRAINS: The Clerk was instructed to write the Chicago
and Northwestern Railroad to have their trains adhere to the City Ordinance and the
State Statutes regarding blocking of traffic or the City will take action.
JOHNNY'S TRAILER SATES SIGN: Attorney Dowd presented a letter from the Attorney
of the.Trailer Sales regarding the sign which had been erected without a permit..
'Ma letter was referred to the BiTIding Control Committee.
Alderman Neff requested that the laundrette at Lee and First Ave., which is open
all night be referred to the License -and Inspection Committee. Alderman Rateike
added a store at Northwest Highway and Mt..Prospect. Police Chief Kennicott°was
ordered by the Mayor to check the two stores.
Alderman Massman inquired about moving the utility holes off of Oakton St. to the
alley. The Mayor referred the matter to Supt. Warnicke for investigation.
ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Tistle and seconded by Tures to
adjourn to Monday, November 23rd, 1959 at 8:00 P.M.
• Otto W. ! Henrich, City Clerk,
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
LES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE
COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL, NOV. 23, 1959
AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herbert H. Behrel with
Alderman Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Jackson, Callaghan, Blume.
Wright, Neff, and,Moehling responding to roll call.
The Mayor informed the Council the meeting.was called regarding the purchase of
waterworks system of Higgins Water Company. Attorney Dowd explained the offer of
purchase after which questions were asked by the Aldermen.
The Clerk read the ordinance authorizing the making of offer for purchase and ac-
quisition of the waterworks system. The motion was made by Alderman Masaman and
seconded by Tistle to place the ordinance on passage. The Mayor put the question
and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Alderman Blume,
Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tiatle, Masaman, Jackson, Callaghan.
Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The motion was made by 'Alder-
man Tistle and seconded by,Prickett to adopt the ordinance. The Mayor put the
question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results:' Ayes: Alderman
Blume, Wright, Neff, Moehling, Flauter, Figard, Prickett, Tistle, Massman, Jackson,
Callaghan. Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
TO AMEND WATER RATE ORDINANCE: On motion. by Alderman Prickett and seconded by
Massman, the City Attorney was instructed to amend the water rate ordinance.by
adding "To consumers not having a meter the rate to be $4.00 pr month."
On motion by Alderman Prickett and seconded by Masaman, the Mayor is to write a
letter to Chapman and Cutler thanking them for their assistance regarding the •
purchase of the waterworks system.
OFFICIAL REPORT: The Clerk submitted the report of the City Treasurer for October.
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY LETTERS: The Clerk read two letters from the Chicago
and Northwestern Railway Company. The one letter about blocking Wolf Road Crossing