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02/20/1939surface and installation of necessary street lights, (Supplemental appropriation to Section 6 -CS.) construction 30 feet wide and shall be designated as Section 6-cs. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of 31,500.00 for the improvement of said section from the municipality's allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds. 'hat said work shall be done by contract; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two certified copies of this resolution to the Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Highways, through its District Engineer's office at Chicago, Illinois. Adopted this day of 1939. City Clerk The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Garland to adopt this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor de- clared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. FLOODING AR)AS FOR SKATING: The Clerk then read the following report: To the Chairman W.L. Dopheide, Special Committee, at the meet- ing of the City Council, held January 16, 1939, the following matter was referred to your special committee consisting of Aldermen Dopheide, Lemke, and Garland as well as Fire Marshall, Walter Lagernausen: The matter of meeting with, the proper officials of the Des Plaines Park District in order to arrange for flooding certain areas within the city limits for skating. E.J. Friedrich, City Clerk TO THE Mayor and City Council: Your committee has met with the President of the Jeark Board and satisfactorily arranged for periodicnflooding of approximately 8 areas in a systematic prQgram. irle Chief of our Fire Department has very kindly con- sented to accept responsibility for determining the proper time for flooding depending of course upon weather conditions. We, your committee, therefore wish to state tnat everyone present at this meeting expressed satisfaction over the result of the meeting and agreed that concerted action was all that was necessary for the adoption of a permanent system for the periodic_ flooding of various areas in Des Plaines strategically ]located so as to serve the entire community impartially. Signed, Committee, W. Dopheide. The Mayor ordered this report placed on,file. MAYOR AND CLERK TO TY,GISLATI?7E CONFERENCE: The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Lemke to allow the sum of 325.00 for the. purpose of sending the Mayor and City Clerk to the Legislative Conference conducted by the Illinois municipal League at Springfield Illinois on March 8, 1939. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, rienrich, Garland, Dopheide, i'riott, Lemke, Schwanbeck.and Campagna. Nays; None. ine Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The motion wasmade by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Alderman Lemke to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Ma or declared the :notion carried and the Council regulopr y a 0/100 i# / " �� ' lEDh1CH, City Clerk EDG 76 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, FET3RUARY 20, 1939 AT THE HOUR OF 3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor tiobart M. Anbe being absent the meeting was called to order by Edgar S. *oriedrich, City Clerk, with Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, tienrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and(Uampagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk then reported that Mayor Ahbe expects to arrive later due to the fact that his presence is requested at the ceremony being held by the American Citizen's Association for the benefit of such as have recently reachedvoting age. The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Alderman Friott that Alderman Pflughaupt serve as Mayor pro tem until the arrival of the Mayor. The motion was voted upon by ac- clamation whereupon the chair declared the motion carried. Alderman Pflughaupt thereupon took the chair. to offer. THE JUDICIARY AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE had no report THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTER had no report b offer. THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE through its chairman Alderman Carroll re -submitted the finished draft of the uniform Traffic Code wnich had been given second reading February 13, 1939 ,entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, BOULE- VARDS AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, GOOK COUNTY, ILL- INOIS, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES ,OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Alderman Johnson to finally pass and adopt this proposed ordinance as read. ihe chair put the question and the Clerk called the roll -with the following result: Ayes: Aldermen uarroll, Johnson,Pflug- haupt, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. The Chair thereupon declared the motion carried and the said ordinance finally passed. THE CITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS AND PLATS had no report to offer. THE SEWER, DRAINAGE AND SANITATION COMMITTEE through its chairman, Alderman Lopheide, reported that on February 17., 1939 the committee met with representatives of the izaak Walton League and thoroughly discussed ways and means of ridding the Des elaines River from pollution. tie reported further that,as was expected, the meeting brought no definite action. the izaak Walton representatives were assured, However, of the Council's willingness to cooperate in every possible way to again make the Des i''laine s River a clear un- polluted stream. THE FIRE COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE BAND COMMITTEE had no report to offer. THE CITY ATTORNEY reported that in the matter of settle- ment of the City's claim for garbage incineration for the City of Park Ridge he has contacted the attorneys representing the 'ark Ridge Business Men's Committee and was informed that the City of Des Plaines may file suit and take judgment in the name of the City of Des Plaines without, however, vesting in the said committee any power to compromise or settle the claim of the City of yes Plaines for less than the full amount of the said claim. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the chair de- clared the motion carried. PUBLISHING TRAFFIC OODE AND FIRE ORDINANCE: The Clerk then presented two sealed bids Which were opened and read as follows: DES PLAINES PUBL. CO. Hon. Members City Council of Des Plaines, ill. 2/20/39 Gentlemen: We are pleased to quote on the Fire Code book -500 copies, 6 x 9 same style as quoted on Building Code. 500 copies per page . . . 3 3.00 On Traffic Code Book - 9 Same style and sizes Cq 2500 copies - per page 5.50 Both books to be saddle stitch style. Yours respectfully, DES PLAINES P UBLISHIN x CO . Signed: FRED A. FULLE DES PLAINES JOURNAL 2/16/39 Mr. Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk Des Plaines, Illinois Dear 11r. Friedrich: In reply to your request for an estimate on the publishing of two booklets for the city covering Traffic and the Fire Department, we are pleased to submit the following bid: Traffic Booklet Offset stock as per dummy, book size 6x9 saddle stitched with ordinancy cover, est- imated to run into about 20 pages -2500 copies Y'rice per page 4.25 Fire Booklet Offset stock as per dummy, book size 6x9 saddle stitched with ordinary cover est- imated to run 10 pages, 500 copies Price per page : 3.50 Trusting that this bid `will meet with your committees approval, we are, Yours very truly, DES PLAINES JOURNAL, Inc. Signed: W.L. FABIAN, Pres 77 78 The motion was made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Alderman Garland to award the contract for printing 500 copies of the "Fire .prevention Ordinance" in pamphlet form to the Des Plaines 2ublisning Co. at the rate of 43.00 per page. The Chair put the question and the Ulerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson,flughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna. Nays; None. (Alderman Dopheide was absent during this roll call.) The Chair thereupon declared the motion carried. The motion was then made by Alderman Campagna and seconded by Alderman Garland to award the contract for printing 2500 copies of the "Uniform Traffic Code" in pampnlet form to the Des Plaines Journal at a rate of 34.25 per page. The Chair put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, rflughaupt, Henrich, garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Oampagna. Nays; None. The Chair thereupon declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE REPEALING TTARIOUS SECTIONS: The Clerk then read for second reading the following proposed ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SEPTION 252 ENTITLED, "REPAIR" OF ARTICLE 1, OF CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED, "SIDEWAL"KS," AND SECTION 257, ENTITLED, "AWNINGS," OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED, SIDEWALKS , " OF THE .UNIC IPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DES 2LAINES OF 1928. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, look County, Illinois: SECTION 1. That Section 252 entitled, *Repair," of Article 1 of Cnapter 9, entitled, "Sidewalks," and Section 257 entitled, "Awnings," of Article 1, Chapter 9, entitled, "Side- walks," be and the same are hereby repealed. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION . This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law. Passed this day of 1939 City Clerk Approved this day of 1939 Mayor The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Campagna to pass the said proposed ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Uhair declared the motion carried and the ordinance unanimously passed. CHICAGO BOARD OF UNDERWRITERS: The Clerk then read the following letter: CHICAGO BOARD OF UNDERWRITERS TERS Mr. Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk City of Des Plaines, Illinois 2/1 5/39 He`: New Building and Fire Prevention Ordinance Des Plaines, Illinois Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of February 14t'ri, we are pleased to hear that the city has recently adopted a new .Building Code and Fire Prevention Ordinance and on receipt of a copy of this new code, we will be very glad to take the necessary action. Yours very truly, Signed: E.F. gESEE, Acting Chief Engineer The Chair ordered this letter placed on file. THANKS FROM V.L. SPIEGLER: the Clerk then read the following letter: Edgar J. Friedrich, City Clerk C4 Des Ilaines, Illinois rt Dear Ed: 1/23/39 1 want you and the members of the City Council to know that I deeply appreciate your expressions of thanks and gratitude, as mentioned in your letter of January 19th. As was stated to the Fire -boys when I refused to be a nominee for re-election to the Secretary's office, I will be more than glad to help in any way i can, so long as the request will not be of a permanent nature. Thanking you again, and assuring you of,my con- tinued support for the betterment of Des Plaines, and particularly the Fire Department, 1 -am Respectfully yours, Signed: VICTOR L. SPIEGLER the Chair ordered this letter placed on file. 1939 AP7ROPRIATION ORDINANGE: ine Clerk then read for first reading the proposed 1939 Appropriation Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE MAKING A?PRORIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY vF DES 2,AINES FOR MUNICIPAL PUR- POSES, DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL APPRO- PRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR CO^ AENCING JANUARY 1, 1939 AND END- ING DECEMBER 31, 1939. The Chair ordered this proposed ordinance filed for second reading. REDUCTION IN ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTINr COST: Mr. Fordham of the Public Service Co. of Northern Illinois was then introduced by Alderman Schwanbeck, and submitted the following proposal: Northern Division .Headquarters January 19, 1939 Mr. L.D. Fordham: As you know, the city owned street light regulator platform and device arrangement located on a 2 79 So pole structure in the alley north of miner Street, west of Pearson Street, in Des Plaines, Illinois, is considered un- safe for continued maintenance and operation. Also, that the city owned time switcn on the street light circuit burn- ing from dusk to 12:00 P.m. on this regulator is out of order and the circuit is temporarily combined on the other circuit burning to 1:00 A.M. Attached are copies of three separate Proposals, any one of which will, correct the above, ar_d ,whim are self- explanatory. Also, attached is an analysis of the circuits in question snowing the present installation on xate "0" the present, billing, and three possible combinations of tree same circuits billed under xate 105. tention be made lations We suggest that this matter be called to tne at - of tne proper City Officials, and tnat an attempt to correct this condition with the suggested instal - and burning schedule mown on the analysis. RATE ANALYSIS FOR ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING CIRCUITS NUMBERS 1006 & 1007 DES PLAINPS, ILLINOIS RATE non No Size Type 20 400 Orn.Post 13 400 RATE 105 No Size Type 20 400 Orn. Post 13 400 " * PRESENT INSTALLATION 4 burning Burning Dusk to Rate/Lamp/Years 1:00 A.m. 3 22.56 12:00 P.M. 20.88 Tota. schedule Total/Year 45'1.20 271.:44 722..6 Cos t PRESENT :INSTALLATION & burning schedule Est. Yearly Burning Duek to Est .Yearly KWH Total Cost 1:00 A.M. 133500 1 241.34 12:00 P.T. 7490#) Estimated Yearly Lamp Cost Total less patrolling & cleaning cost RATE 105 No Size Type 33 400 Orn. Post RATE 105 No Size Type Burning Dusk to Est. KWH 400 Orn. Post 1:00 A. 38717# Estimated yearly Lamp Cost Total less patrolling & cleaning cost 39.90 321.24 PRESENT INSTALLATION with all lamp (33) burning Dusk to 1:00 Burning Dusk to Est. KWH Est.Total Cost 1:00 A.M. 22014# $ 297.19 Estimated Yearly Lamp Cost 0 Total less patrolling & cleaning cot 1 337.09 SUGGESTED INSTALLATION & burning All lamps on both circuits burning Lighting Sales Division January 19, 1939 schedule .est .Total Cost 5222.68. 592.03 # Includes Est. 25% Regulator & line losses. The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Dopneide to refer this matter to the Streets and Side- walks Committee, the City Engineer and the City Attorney for study and report. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Chair declared the motion carried. '1 MAYOR AHBE then arrived and presided for the remainder of the meeting. SUGGESTS DISCONTINUING MONTHLY .EE: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Alderman Friott to dis- continue the service of the Des t'laines Business Men's Asso- ciation in supplying monthly lists of new families visited for which the Tater Department now pays a monthly fee of $2.50. However the motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Campagna to refer this matter to tree Judiciary and Assessment Committee for further study and report. The motion to refer was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the matter so referred. FIRE ZROTECTION CONTRACTS OUTSIDE OF CITY: The motion was made by Alderman Garland and seconded by Alderman Lemke to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a form of Contract, as well as such resolution as may be necessary to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into fire protection contracts with such as live outside of the city limits and may desire fire protection. in explanation of the plan the Clerk then read the C following letter: �--+ MADDEN, MECCIA & MIYER Attorneys at Law Chicago To: Alderman Charlie Garland for the City Council Municipal Building Des Plaines, Illinois Gentlemen: 2/7/39 In connection with the matter of affording fire pro- tection to a non-resident of the City for a specific charge, I submit herewith, a draft of an agreement to be signed by the . City and such non-residents as desire fire protection at the terms to be fixed by the Council. This agreement, when finally drafted, should pass the approval of the City Council and it should authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. I feel it my duty to advise you that the City, in fur- nishing service to non-residents, would, in my opinion, be per- forming an act outside of its governmental duties, and by reason thereof, would be liable for any damages or injuries sustained in the course of sucri activities. idave endeavored in the enclosed agreement, to pro- vide for such possibilities so that the non-resident agrees to assume such responsibilities; however, as a matter of actual practice, such agreements are worthless if the non-resident is not financially res;,ionsible to protect,the City in such in- stances. respectfully submitted, Signed: KENNETH G. MEYER, City Atty. The motion was then voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. HCCLZ STORED IN VACANT LOT: Alderman Carroll then called tree Council's attention to the fact that the rocks stored on a vacant lot onion Lane in the heart of a residential district have not/ben moved from the premises, 82 CARD OF THANKS: The Ulerk then read the following card of thanks from the family of the late Edwin D. Macluckie, a former Alderman of the Third Ward: To the Former Colleagues, Mayor and City Gouncil of the Gity of Des Plaines: The beautiful flowers you sent were greatly appreciated.. They helped so much with their message of interest and kindness. Please accept sincere thanks for the sympathy shown to us at this time. Most gratefully yours, Elizabeth R. MacLuckie, Jeannette and Edwin. Mayor Ahbe ordered this card placed on file. APPROVAL OF BILLS: The Finance Committee through its chairman Alderman Pfiughaupt then introduced the following pro- posed resolution: 2782 2842 2785 2787 2790 2792 2794 X796 2798 2800 2802 2804 2806 2808 2810 2812 2814 2816 2818 2820 2822 2824 2826 2828 2830 2832 2834 2836 2838 2840 2843 2845 2847 2849 2851 2853 2855 2857 2859 2861 2863 2865 RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS AND WAGES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER WARRANTS IN PAYHENT OF SAME. 111.Munic. League American Git.Assn. Horder's Inc. Des Plaines Pub. Go Public Service Go Des Plaines Publ Co Poyer Nash Sales Des Plaines Motor Middle States Tel Des Pi Realty Co, Des P1 Realty Co, Des P1 Realty Co, Des 21 Realty Go, Des 21 Realty Go, Des 21 Realty Go, Harry Bally Heimsoth & Held Lien Chemical Go Public Service Go Des 21 Mercantile Des 21 Realty Co, Des 21 Realty Go, Des Plaines Journ :l Albert Ritter Des Pl . rtealty Go, Inc Des 21 nealty Go, Inc Harold's (Texaco Sery City Gik Petty Gash Hess Tire & Bat. Sery Poyer Nash Sales M.D. Wells Des P1 Realty Middle States Fred Kaufman Bert nweeney Penn. Oil Go of Public Sery Go Lake -Gook Farm Sply Lehigh Lime Go Gity Glk Petty Cash Cons. Asricvof t Hancock Foyer Nash Sales 123.00 2783 1.00 2784 17.25 2786 38.00 2788 550.79 2791 8.75 2793 88.27 2795 Sales 45.06 2797 Go 44.85 2799 Inc 62.65 2801 Inc 5.12 2803 Inc 6.50 2805 2.20 2807 1.78 2809 3.43 2811 87.00 2813 11.12 2815 12.00 2817 4.13 2819 1.16 2821 8.94 2823 126.23 2825 2.30 2827 65.00 2829 145.16 2831 205.92 2833 33.66 2835 1.65 2837 46.70 2839 6.72 2841 4.00 2844 137.28 2846 4.00 2848 36.00 2850 10.00 2852 14.42 2854 694.07 2856 33.48 2858 253.75 2860 .20 2862 6.45 2864 2.40 2866 Inc Inc Inc v0 Inc Inc Co, 'rel Inc Go ivstn Middle States Tel First Nat. Bark of Ditto Inc Middle States Tel A. hennicott ?oyer Nash Sales M.D. Wells Des Plaines Uafe Des rl. Realty Go, Inc Des 21. Realty Co, Inc Middle %tates Tel Go Middle States Tel Co Des 21. Realty Go, Inc DesPL. Realty Co, Inc Wm. Radlein M.D. Wells DesPl Lbr & Goal Go Johnson's Elec. Shop Prairie -Lee Paint Store Des P1 Mercantile Go Public Service Go Des 21. Realty Go, Inc Bert Sweeney Des 2. Realty Go, Inc Des 21 Realty Go, Inc National Safety Council Go Des 21 Co 34.0.0 4.40 17.36 24.95 50.00 5.58 2.00 12.87 3o6.39 187.26 7.75 3.00 6.49 21.95 54.90 1.50 252.00 9.93 46.81 5.25 3.06 1.32 60.0o 5.65 66.85 25.00 Des 21. Motor Sales, Inc 4.37 49.50 36.60 2.15 63.39 4.09 .65 4.00 16.42 1.74 19.28 6.08 7.03 Public Service Co Des P1. Lbr & Goal Go Maine Auto Sery Go Des P1. Realty Co, Inc Public Service Go Des Pl. Realty Co, Inc John Teets Merchants Chem. Co Addressograph Sales Des Pl . Lbr & Goal Meyer Goal & Mat'1 Go inland Supply Go Des 21. Bus. Men's Assn. 2.50 Harold's Texaco Sery Sta 35.55 Prank A Bremer & Son 5.87 2867 City 'lk Petty Cash .26 2868 M.D. Wells 2869 James B. Clow 28.86 2870 JamesB. Clow 2871 Middle States lel Co 17.15 2872 Public Sery Co 2873 Des 21 Realty Co 78.26 2874 Des P1 Realty Co 2875 Des` P1 Realty Uo 14.76 2876 Addressograph Sales 287/ Middle States rel Co 7.13 2878 Des 21 Realty Co 2879 Des rl Realty Uo 89.22 2880 Des 21 Realty Go 2881 Des 21 Realty Uo 5.09 M#1 Meyer Coal & Matti M#2 Myron Vogt 426.00 M#3 Henry hacker, Jr M#4 Blenkle Coal & Mat. 108.00 83 4.00 43.66 2.85 161.59 1.16 45.0 526.18 797.51 79.20 The motion was made by Alderman 2flughaupt and second- ed by Alderman Garland to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Pflughaupt, Henrich, Garland, Dopheide, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck -and Gam- pagna. Nays; None. The Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the council having at hand a copy of the minutes of the regular 'ouncil meeting held February 6, 1939 as well as a copy of the min- utes of the adjourned regular Council meeting held February 13, 1939 the motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Lemke to approve the said minutes as written. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the mayor de- clared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. ADJOURNMENT: The motion was made by Alderman Lemke and seconded by Alderman Garland to adjourn. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council regularly adjourned. EDGAR/J IEDRICH, City Clerk MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PL- AINES HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1939 AT 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M. Ahbe, presiding, with Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, Yflughaupt, nenrich, Garland, Dopheide, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. (Alderman Friott was absent because of illness.) ing: READING OF THE CALL: True Clerk then read the follow - CITY OF DES PLAINES Feb. 25, 1939 To the members of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines Gentlemen: You are hereby notified that upon order of Mayor Hobart M. Ahbe there will be a Special Council Meeting at 8:00 P.M., Monday, February 27, 1939 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of considering the 1939 Appropriation Ordinance as well as such other business as may require attention. Very truly yours, Signed: EDGAR J. FRIEDRICH, City Clerk