02121951MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT, CONT'D.
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During the past two years I have done my best to see that the City
gave as mush as possible at a minimum of cost to the taxpayers, and you
members of the Council have been moat cooperative in this respect. I ap-
preciate your sincere cooperation.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
The Citizens of this City are asking for more dog catcher service,
more police service, more school patrol,service, more street lighting,
more street and sidewalk repairs, a larger fire department, snow plowing
of sidewalks, all of which require additional expenditures. You and I
fully appreciate the fact that if we were to grant the desire of citizens
to furnish all the things they ask for, our tax rate would be far in excess
of what it is to date.
We have many newcomers to our City. They are fine people and a
great asset to our City, but many have never owned their own homes before
they moved to Des Plaines, and many never lived in a small suburb before,
so they don't understand the legal limitations placed upon our ability to
spend money and furnish .public services. In order to make them understand
that we are not derelictin our duties, we must fully inform them of the
legal rules and regulations which limit our activities.
PLANS FOR 1,x'511
For the coming year I urge your sincere attention to the follow -
ings
1. Acquisition of parking areas.
2. Street lighting system for our business sections.
3. Full cooperation on all matters concerning Civil Defense.
4. Completion of revision of our City Code.
5. Removal of light standards in Homerican villas and install-
ing the conventional overhead lighting system.
6. Removal of old pump house on Des Plaines Avenue and beautifica-
tion of that location.
7. Service attention to repair of existing streets. We have been
spending sizeable sums each year to the extension of our water system. I
believe that during the coming year we should reduce our spending for water
extensions wherever possible and use some of the water revenues to make
necessary street repairs.
8. Solution of south side sewer problem.
9. Hiring our own mechanics to service and repair our mobile equip-
ment.
CONCLUSION
Gentlemen -- I appreciate the spirit of cooperation evidenced by
all of you during the past year. We haven't agreed on all issues that have
come before the Council, but that is, in mfr opinion, a healthy condition in
any City. The Committees have diligently worked on the problems assigned
to them. The employees and various commissions acting for the City have
done very well and are to be complimented for their endeavors.
A continuation of this spirit will assure all citizens that Des Plaines
is a good city in which to live.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth G. Meyer
Ma4yor
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and
seconded by Morava to approve the minutes of January 15, 1951. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Clement and seconded
by Morava to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon
the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned.
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W. J. HENRICH
ITY CLERK
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES,
ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
FEBRUARY 12. 1951. AT 8:00 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G.
Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay,
Clement, Halverson and Morava. Aldermen Davis and Vavrinek were absent.
READING OF THE CALL.
February 6, 1951
City Clerk, Otto W. J. Henrich
City of Des Plaines, Illinois
Dear Mr. Henrich:
I, Kenneth G. Meyer, hereby call and request that you give notice
of a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois,
to be held on Monday, February 12th, 1951, at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of
considering an ordinance to annex certain territory to the City of Des Plaines,
said territory to be located south of Thacker Street, north of Algonquin Road,
west of the Belt Line Tracks and east of Mbunt Prospect Road.
Kenneth G. Meyer. Mayor
KGM:k City of Des Plaines, Illinois
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING.
To:
Aldermen Eric G. Hansen, William N. Davis, LeRoy Vavrinek, Reinhardt G.
Wolf, Percy Baines, Herbert H. Behrel, Samuel E. McKay, Howard W. Clement,
Henry J. Halverson and Walter Morava.
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois,
is hereby called, pursuant to a request of Mayor Kenneth G. Meyer, to be
held on Monday, February 12, 1951, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers,
Municipal Building, Des Plaines, Illinois for the following purposes
TO CONSIDER THE ORDINANCE FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY
PURCHASED BY THE UNIVERSAL OIL COMPANY, AND TO TRANSACT SUCH
OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY LAWFULLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
Dated this 8th day of February, 1951.
Otto W. J. Henrich, City Clerk
Received a copy of the above and foregoing notice of the 8th day of
February, 1951.
Eric G. Hansen
William N. Davie (Mrs.)
LeRoy J. Vavrinek (Mrs.)
Reinhardt G. Wolf Mrs.)
Percy Baines
Herbert H. Behrel (Mrs.)
Samuel E. McKay (Left in Mail Box)
Howard W. Clement
Henry J. Halverson
Walter Morava
Delivered 1r: Sgt. Strempel and Officer Meyer, 2-8-'51.
ANNEXATION. The City Clerk reported that he had received a report
from the Judge of the Cook County Court regarding the annexation of territory
described in the following proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN
LANDS TO THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
The motion was made by Alderman Baines and seconded by Morava to
suspend the rules and place the proposed ordinance on passage. The Mayor
put the question, and the Clerk called the roll with the following result:
Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Wolf, Baines, Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson
and Morava. Nays: None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried,
the rules suspended and the proposed ordinance bdfore the Council for final
passage. The Motion was then made by Alderman Halverson and seconded by
Hansen to pass the proposed ordinance. On discussion, the Mayor, on
Alderman McKay's suggestion, is to write a letter to the County Zoning
Board requesting them to protect the balance of the Boeckenhauer property
between Algonquin Road, Thacker Street, Belt Line and Wolf Road from re-
zoning lower than residential. The Mayor put the question, and the Clerk
ANNEXATION, COMM.
called the roll with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen Hansen, Baines,
Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava. Nays: Alderman Wolf. The
Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.
On motion by Alderman Clement and second by McKay, the Council
went on record not to lower the Boeckenhauer property between Algonquin
and Thacker, Belt Line and Wolf to lower than residential area. The Mayor
went on record by saying he approved the above motion.
ADJOURNMENT. The motion was made by Alderman Halverson and
seconded by Behrel to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation,
whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the spacial 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. FEBRUARY 19t 1951. AT 8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kenneth G.
Meyer, who presided with Aldermen Hansen, Davis, Vavrinek, Wolf, Baines,
Behrel, McKay, Clement, Halverson and Morava responding to roll call.
OFFICIAL REPORTS. The Clerk submitted the treasurer's report for
January and the City Clerk's 1950 annual report. The annual report of
the City Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works was also submitted.
Engineer Fletcher reported concerning water main extensions. On
motion by Alderman Halverson and second by Morava, the City Clerk was in-
structed to advertise for bids on water mains on Algonquin and Wolf Roads,
to be returned by March 5, 1951.
COMMITTEE REPORTS. Alderman Davis reported on the defense movie.
The Magor instructed the Clerk to write a letter of thanks to the theatre.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE. Alderman Morava reported the follow-
ing on a fuel oil bid:
"Your Committee on Public Buildings and Land and Finance has in-
vestigated the above and has found that it would be unwise at this time to
ask for bids for fuel oil to heat the Municipal Building. In view of the
uncertain conditions that prevail today and the heating season almost over,
your Public Building and Finance Committees agreed it would be better to
advertise for bids before the next heating season."
Walter Morava
P. Baines
H. H. Behrel
H. J. Halverson
On. motion b® Alderman Morava and second b9 Halverson, the report
was concurred in.
ADVERTISE BIDS FOR WIDENING PR IE AVENUE. On motion by Alderman
Hansen and second by Morava, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids
widening Prairie Avenue from Lee and Pearson Streets.
BENJAMIN AND LANG SEWER REVENUE BOND PROPOSAL. The Clerk read the
following proposal:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Des Plaines
Cook County, Illinois
Gentlemen:
February 19, 1951
We understand that your City contemplates construction of certain improve-
ments to your Sewerage System, said improvements to be made in a particular
BENJAMIN AND LANG PROPOSAL, CONT'D.
locality of the south side-of your City to correct certain present deficien-
cies to the Sewerage System in that area.
As specialists in financing improvements to municipally owned utilities, we
hereby submit this letter outlining our services as financial advisors and
underwriters of sewerage revenue bonds necessary to finance construction of
your contemplated sewerage improvements for this particular locality.
The following services will be rendered by us:
1. We will coordinate all information relative to the sewerage con-
struction project so as to present such information to the
citizens of Des Plaines within 6 months.
2. We will prepare a report covering the establishment of a sewerage
utility for this particular locality describing the method of
financing the contemplated sewerage system improvements through
the issuance of sewerage revenue bonds payable from the revenues
of a particular locality as authorised by Illinois Law (1949)
Chapter 24, Section 60, Paragraph 11, etc. These bonds will be
payable solely and only from rates and charges billed users of
the sewerage system for the particular locality designated.
Taxes will not be increased under the terms of this type of
bond issue and general taxes cannot be levied for payment of
these bonds.
3. We will assist the engineers engaged by the City in the preparation
of suitable rates and charges for the use and service of the sewerage
system for this particular locality.
4. We will recommend an accounting, billing and collection system for
the proper recording of the financial transactions of the sewerage
utility department.
The following municipal bond underwriting services will be rendered by us:
A. We agree to purchase your proposed issue of-sewerage revenue bonds
issued under authorisation of the section of the Statutes afore-
mentioned in the amount of $300,000 more or less at an interest
cost'_ basis to the City of 3.85% computed to maturities according
to standard tables of bond values. Accrued interest from date of
bonds to date of delivery to us shall be paid to the City at the
time of delivery and payment. Maturities, interest rates and other
technical specifications of the bond issue shall be mutually agree-
able after analysis of our financial report.
B. We will engage the legal firm of Chapman and Cutler of Chicago to
cooperate with your City attorney in the preparation of all neces-
sary ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents establishing
a separate sewerage department, authorizing the proper principal
amount of Sewerage Revenue Bonds and all other matters in connec-
tion with your proposed financing program. It is understoodthat
this offer is subject to an unqualified approving legal opinion
of Messrs. Chapman and Cutler covering the bond issue. The legal
fee of Messrs. Chapman and Cutler will be paid by us.
C. As these bonds will not be ready for immediate delivery and in
view of the possible fluctuation of the municipal bond market
between the date hereof and the date of delivery, the interest
cost named above at which we agree'to sell shall be increased
or decreased in accordance with the increase or decrease, if any,
of the Dow-Jones average of municipal revenue bonds as published
weekly between the date hereof and the date of delivery of the
bonds.
D. The ordinance authorizing the bond issue shall provide that the
City shall maintain sewerage rates and charges in the area served
sufficient to pay the costs of operation and maintenance, provide
an adequate depreciation fund and cover average annual interest
and principal requirements of these sewerage revenue bonds by at
least one and one-half times. Interest during construction for a
period of eighteen months shall be provided in the bond issue. The
contractor shall furnish a completion bond satisfactory to our
counsel warranting completion of the project.
E. The City shall supply us with the report of the Des Plaines City
engineer setting forth a description of the construction project,
estimate of cost of such construction, estimated income based upon
recommended rates and charges for sewerage service and estimated
cost of operation of the sewerage system. Both the City and our-
selves must be satisfied that the financing plan is feasible as
to purchase these bonds and you agree