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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1943Evanston, Illinois City Hall, December 13, 1943 Regular Meeting of the City Council held December 13, 1943, convey at 10:15 P.M. PRESENT: (15) Alderman Bersbach It Hemenway rr Merrick " Platt s " Kimbark " Mogg f' MacSteven • " James Rubin " Brandt rr Emery " Corcoran " Harwood • " Thoma " Hungerford ABSENT: (1) " Jourdain Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held December 6, 1943, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Petition signed by a Committee for and in behalf of the members of the Evanston Fire Department, requesting the Mayor and members of the City Council to increase the salaries by an amount equal to at least 25% of the former graduated base wage scale. Alderman Kimbark moved same be referred to the Finance Committee, and stating: "The Mayor presented to the aldermen the first draft of the budget. I have not seen same but in our discussion with various representatives from the city departments there is no one that has the interest of the employees -at heart any more than the members of the Finance Committee and members of the City Council, and the need for more money to live on. This will receive attention along with all other departments of the City. We are glad to have this petition and it will have our consideration." Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham stated that Mr. Peter N. Jans requested the privilege of speaking to the Council and with their permission he would grant this request. Whereupon Mr. Jans stated that he had been asked by the Fire Department to present a survey in support of the Petition just submitted, which he read in full, rA N Communication Evanston -North Shore Real Estate Board opposing plan to assess real property on a basis of 100% of its value. Alderman Rubin moved same be referred to the Judiciary Com- mittee and the Corporation Counsel. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark for the FINANCE C0194ITTEE presented and moved the payment of the following bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: Building Department $18.29 City Clerk's Office 2.04 City Collector's Office 3.40 City Hall Building 19.95 Health Department 65.18 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 1,386.06 Park Department 152.29 Police Department 476.93 Salaries of City Officers 1.71 Special Recreation Fund 47.95 Street & Bridge Department 749.09 Pumping Station 1:189.78 Filtration Plant 17.73 Water Mains Bureau 12.61 Water Meter Bureau 153,65 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Platt, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (13): Voting nay none (0). Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 9:00 o'clock P.M. and consent to stay in session beyond period of 10:30 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Brandt for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE made the following remarks: "Many cities are planning for post-war work, and I think we should followrecommendations presented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, A.F. of L. the Architects Association and the Contractors Association throughout the United States. Some time during 1944 we should prepare plans for a new police and fire station and to this end the Committee requests the Post -War Committee to make their suggestions as to where the location of the new police and fire station should be. We know there are many capable authorities on this committee and we would like very much to have them, within the next 60 days, submit their recommen- dation as to where the site should be." Accordingly moved that this information be conveyed to that committee. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Emery for the PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE made the following remarks: "Many aldermen no doubt have heard numerous complaints con- cerning the recent inadequate service of the Bus Company, at least during certain hours. I have a phone conversation with Mr. Bergsland of the Bus Company relative to some possible improvement, and it might be possible to schedule some additional buses during rush hours 3 between 5:30 and 7:30 P.M. and 9;00 to 10:30 P.M. during the next week of the holiday season. The buses are overcrowded now especially as the stores are restricted on deliveries. The stores are remaining open at least two evenings a week and some opening every evening. We have in mind the possibility of accidents due to overcrowding. They have expressed•a very cooperative attitude and in fairness to them we must recognize it. The City Council recognizes the present circumstances and steps will be taken to provide a little more convenient and comfortable transportation. If buses are over -crowded and there is a bus following it would pay to wait a few moments. Patience on the part of everybody will be helpful." Alderman Mogg for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Organization in amount of $lo283.88.a.nd moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Merrick, Platt, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none (0). Alderman Mogg reported on the number of relief cases at the present time, as requested last week. During October the total was 89 cases on relief, and during November the total was 86. The trend seems to be still downward. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE made the following statement: "The Cityls present contract for refuse dumn)ing expires March 31, 1944, For the past several months city officials have been negotiating relative to obtaining further dumping privileges at -the present site located south of Oakton Street and west of Dodge Avenue in Illinois Brick Company excavation. An agreement has been reached whereby it has been made possible for the City of Evanston to acquire at once title to this excavated tract with the operator of the dump reserving to himself the privilege of filling this excavation. The operator has offered to the City of Evanston an agreement whereby the city will have the privilege of dumping its dry refuse in this excavation for the sum of $10,000 per year, by which agreement all expenses in connection with the operation of the dump are to be paid by the operator. The right is given the City of Evanston to renew this agreement from year to°year at this same price of $10,000 for a period of ten.years,, with the city being guaranteed that space will be reserved for its needs during that period. At the conclusion of the ten year period no further payments will be required for any additional dumping privileges at -this site. The form of agreement has been prepared and copies submitted to each alderman. I now move that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement in substantial form as uresented and to deliver the same when deed conveying title to this property to F the City of Evanston is executed and recorded," Alderman Thoma in seconding motion of Alderman James remarked that it gave him great pleasure as alderman -of the Eighth Ward to second such A motion inasmuch as it was carrying out the intents and purposes of the city to insure the neighboring residents that the city would acquire title to this land when it was filled in for municipal purposes, and their dream of a park in that vicinity will be a reality. Iil LM In this connection Alderman Corcoran made the following remarks; "I am opposed to the present motion. I think perhaps it is fitting I should state my reasons why. In the first place the council is confronted with two propositions. No. 1 being the one we are now voting on whereby the city is to pay.$$10,000 per year for 10 years for dumping privileges with the remainder of dumping privileges to be reserved to the Lessor until the dump is filled. By No. 2 proposition the city has the opportunity of buying this property outright for $$132,000 - $12,000 down payment and 100000 per year. This would give the.city under this proposition outright ownership immediately. I have calculated figures of the cost under proposition No. 2 and I believe they are approximately correct. The annual principal is $$11,000 and the average annual interest of $$1,300, and we have the word of the Commissioner of Public Works that the cost of maintaining the dump is $$40000 per year, making total annual cost of $$16,300. We have two alternatives if we buy outright. The Commissioner has estimated that in 12 years we would dump in 900,000 .yards and that we would have 600,000 yards available for outside dumping. In other words we would have the privilege of selling 'the privileges to outsiders or if we saw fit to continue to use it for our own purposes. It would last us from 20 to 25 years. On the latter basis we have felt that $$10,000 which we have been paying was a very reasonable figure and on that basis would be worth $100,000 to us for the additional 10 years, and if it lasts 5 years longer this would be $$150,000. On the other hand if we saw fit to let out dumping privileges to outsiders the Commiss- ioner estimates the revenue would be 7,500 per year, which would be on the basis of 1V per yard. It would be highly probable that we might be able to get 20¢ to 25� a yard and if.that were true that would possibly double the estimated annual revenue of $$7,500. However, for purpose of the record now it would show a minimum profit of 4�1, 200 per year on basis of 15¢ and in 10 years it w ould show a profit to the city of $$12,000. If the sale price were 25¢ the profit would be increased $5,000 more per year on the basis of a sale of 50,000 yards. On proposition No. 1 there is reserved to the Lessor 24 acres of land, ,which in my opinion is the best part of 'the property, as it consists of some 600 feet of frontage on Oakton Street. A very conservative estimate of the value of this property would be $$6,000. I am'inclined to the opinion that if we bought this property outright and if we rented it out to others we could apply the income from the rental to cut down the interest which we would be paying on the mortgage. It'would be highly probable that the profit over a 10 year period would be some $$50,000 or more. To this would be added the value of the 2.4 acres reserved which would be an additional $6.4000. I have no fault to find with our proposed Lessor making a good profit, but I think it should be seriously considered by us that if others can make a profit the city could make a profit too. If we own the property we could dump where and when we saw fit and we could fix up such part as we saw fit, rather than having a property subject to reservations by a third party. `I have given this matter consid- erable study and I believe proposition No. 2 would be the best prop- osition for the City of Evanston, and therefore, I am voting no on proposition No. 1." Alderman Hungerford of the Eighth Ward in answer to Alderman Corcoran's remarks stated;; "It is true that if the city were to acquire property under proposition No. 2 that the city might -be able to dump there -for a period of from 20 to 25 years. Citizens of the Eighth Ward did not want,the dump down there any way. But we have it and as long as we have it we must make the best of it, and under the proposition whereby we enter into contract with a third person for a period of 10 years the pit will be filled up within a much shorter period of time, I understand from 10 to 12 years. I have consulted a number of citizens of the ward and the consenses seems to be to fill the pit in a short time. Not only that the city does have control to determine what kind of fill can be put in the pit. Title to the property is immediately acquired by the city so we have the advantage of everything we would have if we were to enter into the deal with the presen owner under proposition No. 2 and at the same time we do not have to go into the dumping business, so when the matter is put to a vote I expect to vote yes." Roll Call was then taken. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Merrick, Platt, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (14): Voting nay Alderman Corcoran (1): Motion carried. Alderman James then made the following remarks: "On the issue just voted upon I wish to make these obser- vations. During the tenure of my chairmanship of the Committee on Streets I think many important things have transpired. I do not wish to have construed what I have to say Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen' as being the seeker of credit for accomplishments, because all credit is due to members of the Street'Committee who subsequently have their proposals approved or disapproved by the council as a whole. I do want to say that I think this deal just approved by the City Council compares favorably with any that has ever occured and been adopted by the City Council. Certainly so long as I have been in it, almost 20 years. I feel this is a proposition that settles a matter for at least 10 years, the problem that has con- fronted the city since time immemorial, the dump situation has been settled but on a basis that economically and practically is of great advantage to the city, and I am pleased with the part that the special committee played in the consumation of this deal and wish to thank the council for the action they have taken and which is tantamount to a vote of confidence in the work that this com- mittee has done over a period of many months." UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Brandt of the Sixth Ward stated that one question over the past 26 years has been the need for parks. A committee of prominent citizens then recom- mended that we needed more parks, and today we have the same number of parks -that we had then and we .have a smaller percentage per -1000 population than many other cities. Today we have 1.2 acres while other cities have•5, 8 and 10 acres per 1000-population. He hoped they could do in the Sixth Ward what they have done in the Eighth Ward and that they should consider more parks in northwest Evanston. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced: John H.'Walker, Special Police - six months Dale Stempel, " 1' " it Axel Sandgren, " " it it Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following name for confirmation at next meeting of the City Council: 61 Carl J. Karsten, Special Police - six months Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 11:OO.P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I I Evanston, Illinois City Hall,. December 20, 1943 Regular Meeting of the City Council held December 20, 1943, convening at 9:15 P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach ►► Hemenway ►► Merrick '► Platt '► Kimbark ;► Mogg r► MacSteven James . Jourdain Rubin Brandt ►' Emery '► Corcoran Harwood '► Thoma Hungerf ord 1 ABSENT: ,None Mayor Ingraham presiding. I Alderman Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held December 13, 1943, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Christmas Greetings from employees of the Street Department. to.,the Mayor and Members of the City Council:' Notice.State of Illinois .advising that the allotment of l Motor.Fuel- Tax for the month of November, 1943 is $7,578,72. Alderman . .. I Rubin moved same, be referred to the Street Committee and the.Commis- sioner of Public Works. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark for the FINANCE COMMITTEE sub- mitted communication from the City Treasurer requesting authority to pay temporary payrolls due to be paidiDecember 23rd, and to report on same at next regular meeting of the City Council. Alderman Kimbark moved this approval be given. Motioniseconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma; Harwood, Corcoran, Emery, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacStiven, Mogg, Kimbark, Merrick, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none (0). Alderman Kimbark also submitted report from the City Collector relative to question of increasing amount of deposit paid (which is now $5) for the privilege of selling Christmas trees;. and for the city to retain part of it,. This procedure to apply in 1944. Alderman Kimbark.moved same be referred to the Finance Com- mittee and the Corporation Counsel. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark also presented and moved the pay- ment of the following bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: Building Department City Clerk's Office City Collector's Office City Hall Building City Treasurer's Office Contingent Fund Fire Department Auditing Department Garbage Department Health Department Legal Fund New City Hall Building Park Department Playground Department Playground Department Police Department Public Works Department Salaries of City Officers Fund Salaries of City Officers Fund Special Salvage Account Street & Bridge Department Water Department Pumping Station Filtration Plant Water Mains Bureau Miscellaneous Fund $26.57 12.96 14.25 59.62 13.18 169,00 169,00 .127.11 100, 00 368.14 16.02 250,00 13'1.31 75,37 168,83 63.63 783.22 207,90 2.00 50,00 37.06 4,320.81 45,00 699,83 7.70 1.18 10.00 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Emery, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Platt, Merrick, Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none (0). Alderman Kimbark complimented the Mayor on the first draft of the budget presented to the aldermen, and suggested - that if they have time within the next week to peruse,it further and study same, to be taken up in Committee of the Whole at the next Council meeting and to go -over the items in the budget. • Alderman Corcoran for the PARK COMMITTEE submitted the following report from the Commissioner of Public Works: "The Bureau of Recreation is now using two 1934 Harley- Davidson motorcycles for beach patrol work. These motorcycles are of such an age that excessive,repairs,are accumulating. I believe we should consider the purchase of two new motorcycles. It is necessary to get the consent of the War Production Board' ' for the purchase of these. It is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for two new motorcycles for the Bureau of Recreation." The Park Committee has considered this report and concurs in recom- mendation, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran also submitted the f ollowing report from the Commissioner of Public Works; "The old concrete band stand in Lake Front Park at the foot of Davis Street is in a very unsightly condition. Since it is not considered advisable to repair the struc- ture it is recommended that the City Council authorize the demol- ition and removal of this structure." Alderman Corcoran stated that both aldermen of the First Ward have requested that this stand be removed and there may be some question raised by olden residents about it being a land mark. The Park Committee however,, has considered this request and concurs in recom- mendation of the Commissioner of Public Works, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE sub- mitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works listing two bids received for the purchase of three motorcycles for the Police Depart- ment with trade in of three old motorcycles. It is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to purchase these motorcycles from the Illinois Harley-Davidson Sales, the low bidder, at price of $653.85. This has the approval of the Purchasing and Police Committees,, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Mac - Steven. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Emery, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Platt, Merrick, Hemenway and Bersbach (16); Voting nay none (0). Alderman Harwood submitted report, from the Com- missioner of Public Works listing three proposals -for furnishing gasoline for city equipment, two of whom bid for service to April 1, 1944. Alderman James then moved that this report be held over for one week. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted. bills of the Relief Organization in amount of $977.79 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Emery, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Platt, Merrick, Hemennway and Bersbach (16); Voting nay none (0). Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE stated that according to provisions of the new law we are entitled to spend Motor Fuel Tax monies for energy and maintenance expense of traffic signals on State Aid Routes. Accordingly presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution designating S.A. #57 - S.A. #55 - A.S. #5 and A.S. #3 which covers portions of Ridge Avenue, Green Bay Road, Chicago Avenue and Oak Avenue, respectively, totaling $5,600. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven and carried. Alderman Platt for the WATER COMMITTEE stated that it might be of interest to the council to know that the Commissioner of Public Works and he have had a number of meetings with authorities of the Village of Skokie looking towards furnishing them with their entire water supply. The last meeting was held last Saturday and asked that the Corporation Counsel meet as soon'as he conveniently can with the Corporation Counsel of Skokie and discuss the drafting of a contract which will allow us to provide that community with its entire water supply. Alderman Bersbach for the ZONING COMMITTEE submitted a report of the Committee relative to communication received from the Zoning Board of -.Appeals recommending the granting of an appeal. ,filed by George Wahl for permission to divide his property at the southeast corner of Lake Street and Grey Avenue, known as 2026 Lake Street, into two equal parts,'each containing one of the two houses on the property. Committee on Zoning recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation.of the Board of Appeals and grant this appeal, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin and carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Corcoran of the Seventh Ward presented the Pale Willard Tulloch with a token of appreciation from the Mayor, City.Clerk, Corporation Counsel, Com- missioner of Public Works and the aldermen, with their best wishes for a Very Merry Christmas, which was acknowledged with thanks by Willard Tulloch. Alderman Kimbark of the Third Ward wished all members of the City Council and the Mayor a Merry Christmas. UNDER.MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointment of.name previously introduced: Carl J. Karsten, Special Police - six months Alderman Rubin moved that this appointment be confirmed. _Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation at next_ meeting of the City Council.: Alexander R. McNaughton, Special Police - six months Evald Carlson, 11 It it It Cornelius Sullivan, ti It It It W' Mayor Ingraham wished all members of the City Council and appointees a Very Merry Christmas. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 9:37 P.M. Edward• Vd. Bell, City Clerk Evanston, Illinois City Hall,. December 27, 1943 Regular Meeting of the City Council held December•27, 1943, convening .at 11:00 P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach Hemenway " Merrick it Platt " Kimbark it Mogg MacSteven !' James " Jourdain " Rubin Brandt " Emery rr Corcoran Harwood . Thoma It Hunger.ford I ABSENT: None i Mayor Ingraham presiding. f Alderman Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held December. 200 1943, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. t. City'C.lerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communication from. Committee Acting for and in behalf of the Members of the. Evanston Fire Department, requesting the Council to include °an item in the 1944 budget for the payment of the annual premium on their group insurance policy. The total premium will be less than $1400. Also•an increase in the monthly wages of at least 25%. Alderman Rubin moved same be referred to the Fire and Finance Committees. -Duly seconded and carried. City Treasurer's Financial Statement as of November'30, 1943. Alderman Kimbark moved same be referred to the Mayor, Finance Committee and the Auditor. Duly seconded and carried. 1 1 Alderman Kimbark for the FINANCE COMMITTEE presented and moved the payment of the following bills, and that the proper charges be authorized: Contingent Fund City Hall Building $27.84 15.00 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Merrick, Platt, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16): Voting nay none (0). Alderman Kimbark presented and moved the adoption of the following Resolutions: RESOLVED, that pending the passage of the Annual Approp- riation Ordinance, the Mayor, the City Treasurer and the City Comptroller are hereby authorized to sign and deliver all checks for all payrolls as the same accrue. Also: RESOLVED, that the Mayor, the City Treasurer and the City Comptroller be, and they are hereby authorized to issue vouchers in payment of all payrolls and bills, approved by the Auditor and Department Heads, which may be presented during the remainder of the year 1943, and report same,at the next regular meeting of the City Council. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Merrick., Platt, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16): Voting nay none (0). Alderman Kimbark submitted report from the City Treasurer advising that in accordance with authority conferred upon them December 20th at a regular meeting of the City Council, the Mayor, City Treasurer and the City Comptroller paid the following payrolls: Public Playgrounds Dept. $619.10 Police Department 519.80 Civil Service Commission 9.00 Small Parks Department 1,224.49 Public Works Department 281.25 Water Department .156.00 Street & Bridge Repair Dept. 6,224.06 Alderman Kimbark moved approval of this action. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Merrick, Platt, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16) Voting nay none. Alderman Kimbark submitted communication from the City Clerk requesting that Mrs. Frances Mullen be reimbursed in amount of $25 covering five council meetings which she attended and for which 12 she was not.paid. Alderman Kimbark moved payment of $25 to Mrs. Mullen. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Merrick,,Platt, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James,. Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16) ; Voting nay none (0). Alderman Merrick for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 9:00 o'clock P.M. and consent to stay in session beyond period of 10:30 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE 'stated that at the last me.eting of the City Council a communication from the Commissioner of Public Works was submitted and subsequently held over, relative to proposals for furnishing gasoline for city equipment, and requested at this timeithat his recommendation that gasoline for city equipment for everything except the Fire Department, be purchased from the Standard Tire Company for period from January 1, to December 31, 1944, at net price of 12,1 cents per gallon, subject to O.P.A. regulations, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Thoma. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Merrick, Platt, Kimbark., Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16); Voting nay none (0). Alderman Harwood moved that the deposit check of the unsuccessful bidder be returned and that the check of the suc- cessful bidder be returned upon the execution of a satisfactory con- tract and the furnishing of a satisfactory performance bond. Motion r seconded by Alderman Corcoran. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Merrick, Platt, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery,.Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16)s Voting nay none (0). Alderman Mogg for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Organization in mount of'$564-.86 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized'to pay these bills. Motion . l seconded by Alderman Platt. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Merrick, Platt, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16); Voting nay none (0).