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Home My WebLink About1946640 t Evanston, Illinois City Hall, f , January 2, 1946 Regular Meeting of the City -.Council held January,2, 1946, convening at `9:50 P.M. ' PRESENT: (15)' Alderman'Bersbach rr Hemenway r Barber. !' Reynolds n Mogg r' Mac3teven t . James rr Jourdain , rr Rub in f " Brandt If Corcoran n ` "Harwood' - ", ''home -rr -Hungerford r ABSENT: (l.) If Kimbark Mayor Ingraham presiding. " Alderman Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held December 26,'1945, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried: Alderman Hemenway for the"FINANCE COMMITTEE sub= mitted report from the City Treasurer., advising -'that -in accordance with authority conferred upon them at'a meeting of the City Council held December 26, •1945, the 'Mayor, the City Treasurer and the City Comptroller paid the temporary payrolls in amount of -$15*975,64, Alderman Hemenway moved` approval of this action. ' Moei tionseconded by Alderman Harwood: .Voting aye Aldermen Hunger`ford,'Thoafia,,,Harwood, Corcoran,•Emery,.Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacBteven,.Mogg, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried: Alderman Hemenway referred'to report -from -the City Collector held over`from"last week, concerning estate of Marie J. Nelson, and wherein Judge Corcoran requests a refund for half the licenses paid for meat market, delicatessen store and automobile.. It is the opinion of'the Finance Committee that July 1 was the dead line for any 'refunds, and accordingly recommends that this request be denied, and so moved. Duly`seconded'and carried. Alderman Corcoran for the, JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of Q;00 o'clock R.M. Duly seconded and carried. 6-4-1 Alderman Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE submitted Plat of Subdivision entitled "Burgener's Subdivision of Lot 13 in Block l.in Union Addition to Evanston, in the N.W. 1/4 of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 19, Township 41 N. Range 14 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois""(being the*N.E. corner of Greenleaf Street and Oak Avenue.) Same has been checked and approved by the Commissioner of Public Works and. bears the .required certification and signatures of other public officials and private parties. Accordingly moved that the Council approve said Plat with instructions to the City Clerk to complete certification thereof. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Brandt for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE called attention to the fact that on January 14, 1946, the Council Will have to meet by law, promptly at 9:00 o'clock in the Council Chambers for opening of the bids on the sale. of the present City Hall site., In view of the fact that there will be considerable interest shown, that tickets be issued so that all bidders receive not more than four (4) tickets of admission, and moved that the Mayor issue such tickets as he sees fit. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Barber for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Organization in amount of $429.89 and moved that the Township.Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion. seconded by Alderman 'Reynolds. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Emery,,, Brandt, Rubin, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach ('14)s Voting nay none. Motion carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS:- Alderman Harwood of the -Seventh Ward reported that:he had received complaints about the "E" trains which are late coming into Evanston, that the passengers are ordered off at Davis :Street, that the next stop would be Isabella Street. Moved a reference to the Corporation Counsel so that.the-matter may be presented to the proper authorities to see if it can be remedied. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Emery of the .Sixth hard referred to the recent editorial in the Evanston Review calling attention.to the fact that traffic being what it was on Central Street that the establishment of traffic lights west of Green Bay road be considered. Moved a-refer- 642 - ence to the Commissioner of Public Works, .Street Committee and the Traffic Engineer for a surveY'and see if feasible to have one or two lights west of Green Bay Road to the City limits. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg of the Third Ward advised the Council • 4 that for the past 13 months there were no traffic deaths in Evanston, and commending the -Police Department and the Traffic Department upon this very unusual record. Alderman Reynolds of the Second Ward stated that the question of icy sidewalks is'something that will give considerable trouble and some thought should be given to it. Asked that some pub- licity be given to it and request the cooperation of the Evanston Review in having individual property owners put sand or ashes on the sidewalks as it will save a lot of accidents. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced: Harry R. Dunn, Special Police - 6 months renewal Alex R. McNaughton, « it 6 a John Forster, " et 90 days Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. r For Council records, Chief man has announced that Hubert G. Kelsh, Frank Andrews and Henry W. Engstrom have been sworn in as Acting Lieutenants of Police; and Fred H. Eichler as Sergeant of Police. For Council records, Chief Ekman has announced that the probationary appointments for the following have been ex- tended for another 60 day period: James L. Getchius, Elmer Jantho, William C. Fleming, John P. :Schmidt, Mayor Ingraham introduced the following name for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council! Roy I.Balbirnie, Special Police - 6 months renewal' Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Edward W. Bells City Clerk 043 Evanston, Illinois City Hall,. January 7, 1946 Regular Meeting of the City Council held January 7, 1946,convening at 10:40 P.M. ..PREZENT; (16) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway n Barber s " Reynolds Rimbark rr Mogg tr^ MacSteven _ " James " Jourdain " Rubin ' !' Brandt " Emery . " Corcoran " Harwood " Thoma !' Hungerford ABSENT; None Mayor Ingraham presiding. _• Alderman Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held January 2, 1946, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain for the BUIM ING COMMITTEE addres- sed the Council as follows; "The Building Committee had before it tonight and gave serious.consideraiion to several applications for permission to provide increased living quarters in buildings not originally designed for such extensive use.- Granting of these permits would have involved permission for variations from the Building Code. Inasmuch as these petitions are increasing in number and are likely to multiply under pressure of indreased-ldemand•for, living,quarters in Evanston, it seems. -likely that this Council will have to face.the problem of whether or not alterations in our present Building Code may he necessary. There are many who believe that the present rather stringent regulations might well be lightened in.the.interest of making it possible for multiple family buildings to be erected without costs that would be prohibitive. - From various quarters have come suggestions that the time.has come for certain changes in our Building Code.. Cer- tainly this is a matter�to which the Council should at least give serious consideration. I am calling this nowlto your attention in order that within the next week or two serious thought may be given to this by members.of the Council. It is possible that scene may want to favor at least some changes." Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 9:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. r 04 Alderman Brandt for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE stated that he believed there are some municipalities which have not taken advantage of the Statefs allotment fund for architectural purposes in public buildings. In view of that fact moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be instructed to ask the State author- ities for additional allotment for architectural plans, to be used especially in connection with the Foster Field House which we intend to build in the future. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE sub- mitted report fran the Commissioner of Public Works as follows: "Bids on the remodeling of the New Municipal Building were received on January 5, 1946 as tabulated on the attached sheet. It is,recommended that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with the low bidder, Peter Hamlin Construction Company, at a price not to exceed F�96.821.00 for the General Contract items as listed under Articles'one to -fifty-six., in- clusive of plans and specifications prepared by Architects' Eich & Reed for remodeling of New Municipal Building." This matter was presented in Committee of the Whole by Alderman Brandt, and accordingly so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Brandt.. Alderman MacSteven moved that same be held over for one week. Motion seconded -.by Alderman Reynolds, Alderman Harwood'stated in connection with the bids for the mechanical work for remodeling of the New Municipal Building, it is recommended that -the contracts be awarded as follows: Ventilating to Charles E. Crone for $4,425.00 Plumbing to L..Swarthout for .3,237.00 Heating to Northwestern Heating & Plbg. Co for not to exceed 100489.00 Electrical. to White City Elec. Co. for not to exceed 198167:00 These bids have also been discussed in Committee*of the Whole, having been-presented.by Alderman Brandt, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Brandt. Alderman-MacSteven moved that same be held over for one week.- Motion seconded by Alderman Emery. Alderman Harwood also submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works advising that the Water Department is in need of a supply of curb steps, and listing three bids received for a supply of 250. It is recommended that the Com-. mi ssioner of Public Works be authorized to purchase for the Water Mains Division, 250 curb stops from the low bidder, Mueller Company, at the bid price of $1.89 each, to be charged to the proper account. 645 This has the approval of the Chairman of'the Water Committee and the Purchasing Committee,,and so moved.' Motion seconded by Alderman James., Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway,-Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt,'Emery, ` Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16)s Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood also submitted the following report from the Commissioner of Public Works: "The attention of the City Council is directed to the expiration date on February 24,, 1946 of the present fire in- surance and liability and property damage policies covering city owned and operated automotive equipment. The Commissioner of Public Works reouests authority to solicit sealed proposals for the continuation of fire. liabilitv and property damage insurance on city owned and operated auto- motive equipment." Alderman Harwood so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood also submitted report from the Commissioner of, Public Works listing bids received for approxi- mately 25,000 paving brick stored in the City yards. It is recom- mended that the'Commissioner of Public Works be -authorized to accept the hiZhest bid received from Nilles Coal, Oil & Buildine_ Supplies of $10,00 per thousand, amount received to be credited to the proper account in the ,Street and Bridge Repair Department. This has the approval of the Chairman of the .Street Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber,.Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16)s Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Barber for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Organization in amount of $263.98 and moved that the'Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. I `O Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE stated that the committeeconsidered the advisability of making application to the State of Illinois for designation as arterial streets the following: t #32 Benson Avenue from Church Street to Emerson ,Street #33 Sheridan -Road from Greenwood Street'to Forest Place #12 Greenwood Street from Forest Avenue to "Sheridan Road Accordingly presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution for designation of arterial streets under the Motor Fuel Tax law as above, subject to the approval -of the Department of Public Works and Buildings, State of Illinois. Duly seconded'and carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Kimbark of the Third Ward inquired of the Mayor whether or not the City of Evanston had taken any steps towards the obtaining or making'application for cer- tain funds for veterans for housing. In'this connection Alderman James, as Chairman of the .Special Housing Committee stated that he was informed. that a communication. from the Government had been re- ceived making it possible for cities and municipalities to receive allocation of certain government funds, and if this communication was properly interpreted, that it would be -of great advantage to cities in supplying materials as,well as money for building of tem- porary homes. He intends during the week to take up with the Corpor- ation Counsel and the Special Housing Committee this question and hoped to have a report at the next meeting of the Council,'if not, the following meeting. ' ` Alderman` Jourdain of'.the Fifth Ward stated;he had received several communications from service men having excellent records, citations, etc., who were desirous, not of'obtaining a job but being permitted to engage in work for themselves, and asking for taxicab stand licenses from the City. Referred this matter to the Public Utilities Committee for immediate action to consider applica- tions of these veterans who are entitled to every support the people can give them' and see 'if -we cannot arrange 'a quota of veterans licenses. ' Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward stated that at a recent meeting held by District No. 76 Board of Education, quite a discussion was had regarding motorists being careless of lights at Ridge Avenue and Oakton 'Street. Asked the Police Department to keep • r (S. r ` � .. r Sri. +y ,, , ' f ` ,•'y 6 47 a careful watch at .Oakton, Street. - and Ridge •Avenue In order to protect the schoolchildren. 1. _,UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:. Mayor Ingraham made the. following appointment pf name previously introduced: Roy I. Balbirnie,• Special Police - 6 months renewal Alderman,Rubin moved that this appointment be•confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. ; Mayor Ingraham introduced the following nemes•for confirmation at next meeting of the -City Council:. ; Jackson Tolbert,,. Special Police. -f6 months renewal Charles Searles, n n 6 If ►r Dale Stempel, it +r 6 If It, -Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at ll:00. oTclock•P.M. 1 r Edward W. Bell, City Clerk Evanston, .Illinois, City Hall January 14, 1946 Regular Meeting of the City Council held January 14, 1946,•convening at 9:00 otclock P.M. PRESENT: (15) Alderman Bersbach If Hemenway , Barber If ,Reynolds if yn Kimbark it Mogg Mac.,Steven James If Jourdain r . if Rub in Brandt " Corcoran i' Harwood ' Thoma. " Hungerford ABSENT: (1) " Emery Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held January 7, 19460 be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried, Alderman Corcoran moved to suspend with the regular routine at the present time in calling of coimnittee report.s and to t proceed with opening of bids for the, City Hall site,, Duly seconded ,and carried, ,, , 648 Whereupon all sealed bids submitted were received at the desk of the City Clerk and were duly opened and read in the presence of the Council in regular session, which bids and offers were as follows: Name of Bidder Edward Morris, Walgreen Drug Stores, David M. Jacobson, Milton H. Callner & Co. B.K. Goodman, Penmet Building Corporation, Seymour Marks, J.E. Ehrenhalt & Co. for Walter.P. Powers.. Price 'Submitted $150,005.00 285,100.00 251,000.00 2000000.00 209,000.00 3050000.00 251,689.90 310*000.00 Deposit Check $158000.50 28,510.00 25,100.00 20,900.00 30,500.00 25,168.90 31,000.00 The above were all of the bids submitted. Alderman Brandt then moved that the Council recess and that the -aldermen adjourn to meet as a Committee of the -Aldermen. Duly seconded and unanimously carried. Whereupon the.Aldermen met in session as a Committee of the Aldermen. The Council reconvened following said committee meeting and were called to order by the Mayor. Whereupon Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE moved as follows: BE IT RESOLVED that the offer •submitted by J.E. Ehrenhalt & Company in behalf of Walter P. Fowers, to urchase the City Hall . t property located at the northwest corner of Sherman.Avenue and Davis Street, Evanston, and as legally described in the solicitation for bids previously published, for the sum of $310,000.00 be accepted; that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare formal ordinance providing for said sale and that the deposit checks of the unsuc- cessful bidders be returned and delivered to said unsuccessful bidder. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Brandt addressed the Council as follows: "After 32 years of continuous effort we are about to com- plete the securing of a New Municipal Building for ithe City without the taxpayers being called on for any money. This was considered not possible by several good people who said it.could not be done. The Mayor wisely appointed a committee who worked successfully and that committee advised purchase of the Country Club. This was voted on by the citizens of Evanston on November 3, 1942 and was approved by an overwhelming majority. The present value, according to appraisers today is $375 000 and the land at $51,000. This property was purchased for J'85,000..of which $12,000 has been paid off. I congratulate the Mayor, the Commissioner of Public Works, the City Council and the City for the foresight to see this through. 649 I want to take this occasion to thank the Finance Committee for their splendid cooperation with the Public Buildings Committee and also my appreciation to the committee members through these years. It was because they worked unselfishly and harmoniously with only one end in view, in successfully culminating this pro- ject. I also want to thank the bidders -for their vision of the . future of Evanston and the architects for giving us a very attrac- tive and efficient arrangement of the New Municipal Building, and lastly to congratulate the citizens of Evanston on this step - to --night which will be an opening for a new era of prosperity and progress." Mayor Ingraham then.thanked the bidders, stating we are all pleased with'the outcome.' Alderman James addressed the Council as follows: rri suppose that Alderman Brandt might.well be acquitted of immodesty if he were to have said more about the part he played in the acquiring of a New City Hall, Fire and Police buildings and sale of the present City Hall,_ All of us in the Council know that he started with two strike's on him in the very beginning; that the suggestion of acquiring the two sites and the sale of this site did riot meet. with proper acclaim. There were some here and elsewhere who opposed the idea and who were not willing at the moment to lend their cooperation, but as time went on through his perseverance, persistence and persuasion, Alderman Brandt almost single-handedly was able to convince those responsible for the final decision, that it was the sagacious, wise and prudent thing to do. As a.member'of the Public Buildings Committee I want to publicly testify that he deserves a great deal of credit and those who are -most familiar with the work he has done ,on this project appreciate that fact." Alderman Corcoran concurred in remarks made by Alderman James, as being a -member of that committee he knew all he said was true. It Alderman Jourdain for the BUILDING COMMITTEE sub- mitted application received from Northwestern University who are faced with an acute housing shortage, and in an attempt to alleviate this shortage, the University has purchased as an initial order twenty Quonset huts which it would like to erect on the University t . campus. It is proposed that four of these huts be erected directly east of Patten Gymnasium as a temporary measure, as by 1947 they should be able to give up these huts. It is recommendation of the Building Committee that the.Northwestern University be granted permission to.erect four (4) of these.Quonset houses on the campus to be used for a period not to exceed two years, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain submitted application received from -Mr. Paul Spraytz requesting permission to replace a defective gasoline storage tank which was removed'sfrom his filling station at 2332 Green Bay Road some time ago, with a new tank. The building code requires frontage consents for -the installation of gasoline storage tanks, but 650 in view of the fact that the proposed installation is a replacement, Committee on Buildings recommends that the City Council authorize the Building Commissioner to -issue the permit upon payment of the required fee, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain asked the members of the Council to consider seriously incorporating in the Building Code -variations' to meet the housing shortage by alterations in three family houses to be made available for more apartments. Details are in the hands of the Council and within a week they will be asked to give their reaction to this suggestion. Alderman Kimbark for -the FINANCE COMMITTEE submitted report from the City Treasurer advising that in accordance with authority conferred upon them at a -regular meeting of the City Council held December 26, 1945, the Mayor, the City Treasurer and the City Comptroller paid bills ' in -the amount of $36,962.91 as listed 'on attached, together with transfers, and bills in the amount of $49.22 not listed. Alderman Kimbark moved the approval of action t. of the Mayor, City Treasurer and City Comptroller in paying these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thomas Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, .Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, HemenWay and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works as follows: "Under the provisions of .SenAte.Bill 303, which was passed at the.last session of the Illinois.General Assembly,.there is a provision for re -distribution of the unallotted surplus funds as of January 20, 1946. We are advised•that there will be some surplus funds available. In accordance with the resolution passed by the City Council on January 7, 1946, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to apply for -these funds,•we are asking the Council to pass the attached resolution." Accordingly Alderman Kimbark presented and moved the adoption of the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the State of Illinois under Senate Bill 303 (here- inafter called the Act) has appropriated funds to the .State Depart- ment of Finance to be expended pursuant to allocations to Counties, Municipalities, School Districts, Sanitary Districts and Park Dis- tricts through the recommendation of the Illinois Post -War Planning Commission (hereinafter designatedras "Commission") for the purpose of defraying a portion of the cost of preparation -of engineering surveys, engineering or architectural designs, working and detailed 651 drawings, specifications, estimates of cost, and reports required for specific post-war public works projects; and' WHEREAS, the City of Evanston, (hereinafter designated as "Local Agency") desires to apply for an allotment to defray a portion of the cost of preparing the plans, specifications, and studies for the hereinafter particular project and there has been prepared and presented to this Governmental Body for consideration an application for such purpose; and WHEREAS, Local Agency has provided or will make available the balance of the funds to prepare the completed plans, specifications and .studies for the hereinafter particular project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that.Local Agency approve the aforesaid application and that it be submitted to the Commission ,re esting an allotment of Four Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty and`. noquOO Dollars (64,850.0.0) or for such amount as may be recommended by the. Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Act for the particular project to be undertaken by Local Agency and herewith desi,mated as Foster Field 'Community House,. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the estimated cost of preparing such plans,, specifications, and.studies, subsequent to July 20, 1945 is none and that Local Agency has made provision for financing and will pay,the portion of the cost of preparing such plans, specifica- tions; and studies that will not be covered by the allotment as finally determined by the Commission: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the purposes of such appli- cation, Joseph L. Rose, Commissioner of Public Works be and hereby is designated as the authorized agent of Local Agency and is hereby authorized and directed to sign the above. mentioned application on behalf of Local Agency and submit the same to the Commission together with supporting data and such other information as may be required; and said agent is further authorized and directed as the representative of -Local Agency t.o conclude all arrangements which may be necessary to secure disbursement for the States share of the expenditure in preparing said completed plans, specifications, and studies. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE -before reporting for the committee commended Alderman Brandt for his untiring efforts in acquiring.the New Municipal Building. We have gotten a better price for the City Hall.than a year ago and that was largely due to his efforts and the Mayorts, Alderman Bersbach, the Corporation Counsel and the _Commissioner of Public Works. Alderman Harwood stated that,at the last meeting of the City Council bids were received for the remodeling of the. New Municipal Building. Accordingly moved that the Mayor be authorized to enter.into a contract with the low bidder, Peter. Hamlin. Construction Company, at a price not_to exceed $96,821.00 for the General Contract items as listed under Articles one to -fifty-six, inclusive of plans. and specifications prepared by Architects Eich & Reed for remodeling of New Municipal Building., Motion seconded by Alderman Brandt. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thomas Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds,Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. 652 Alderman Harwood also stated that at the last meeting of the City Council bids were received for the mechanical work for remodeling the Municipal Building. It is recommended at this time that the contract be awarded as follows; Ventilating to Charles E. Crone for $4,425.00 Plumbing to L. Swarthout for 3,237.00 Heating to Northwestern Heating & Plbg. Co. for not to exceed 100489.00 Electrical to White City Electric Co. -for, not to exceed 190167.00 Alderman Harwood so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thomas Harwood, Corcoran,, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barbers Hemenway and Bersbach (15); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to return deposit checks of the unsuc- cessful bidders on the general contract work and the mechanical work immediately, and to return the deposit checks of the succes- sful bidders upon the execution of a satisfactory contract and the furnishing of a satisfactory performance bond. On the general con- tract items it is understood the Council will decide next Monday night as to what additional.items are to be included in the contract. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thomas Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15); Voting nay none. Motion carried. t. Alderman Harwood stated that the Water Department is in need of a machine for feeding sodium fluoride, to be used about July 1, 1946. It is -recommended that the bid of Omega Machine Co. on the machine designed for this purpose be accepted at the price quoted 61,437.00,.same to be charged to the proper account. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Water Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Thoma. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thomas Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven,. Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach.(15); carried. ,Voting nay none. -'Motion 653 Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Commis- sioner of Public Works advising that the city has four concrete mixers that have not been in use for several years. They have been advertised. for sale but contractors have refused to buy them. Three of the mixers are about 20 years old or more. It is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Worksbeauthorized to dispose of these old mixers at the best scrap prices attainable, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thomas Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacS.teven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15);' Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Barber for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Organization in amount of $761.08 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Reynolds. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thomas Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, Mac -Stevens Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Barber joined in commending Alderman Brandt for -the wonderful work he has done and that it was a pleasure working with him on the committee. Alderman James for the:STREET COMMITTEE moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing one concrete mixer for use of the Street Department. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted communication bearing-,: signatures of what purports to be 99% of employees of the city yards, accompanied by several communications from the Civil Service Protective Association, and moved same be referred to the Mayor. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER.CALL OF WARDS; Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward also offered his congratulations to Alderman Brandt stating that through his guidance the work of securing anew city hall •is now completed. Alderman Brandt of the Sixth Ward thanked the members for their praise and stating "I am simply tickled pink over the results. All I can say is that we all did it and we all worked together." 654 Alderman Mogg of the Third Ward submitted Petition signed by some 164 residents in the vicinity of the southeast corner of South Blvd. and.Sheridan Road requesting continuous bus service on Route #3 from 7 A.M.'until 10:30 P.M. seven days a week. About two years ago a reference was made on this matter but the O.D.T. at that time stated it was impossible to expand that service. Now that there is no longer gas rationing maybe the schedule on this route can be improved. Moved a reference to the Mayor and the Public Utilities Committee to see what can be done about it. Duly seconded and carried. } Alderman Rimbark of the Third Ward stateC that Alderman Jourdain, Chairman of the Building'Committee mentioned in his report matter of letter received from the Building Commissioner suggesting modification of building regulations in view of the present housing shortage. He for one is very much in favor of his suggestion and that a sample ordinance'be drawn up to be voted on. Alderman Reynolds of the Second Ward joined in with the other aldermen in expressing his appreciation to Alderman Brandt. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced: Dale Stempel, Special Police - 6 months renewal Charles Searles, If . " 6 if it Jackson Tolbert, !' '! 6 if !' Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council; John Nelson., Special Police - 6 months renewal Joseph Hoffman, rr If 6 rr rr George T. Cunneen, " it 6 !' " Andrew Soderberg, If!' 6 " IfLouis Rzepecki, rr 6 n n Boston Ephraim, If ` it 6 If Mayor Ingraham.stated "We are very happy this evening in having Thomas J. Courtney, former Staters Attorney here tonight. Mr. Courtney stated he was happy to be here and thanked the Mayor and officials for the cooperation given him while Staters Attorney. He complimented the Council on the fine way they trans- acted their business. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Edward W, Bell, City Clerk 655 Evanston, Illinois City Hall, January 21, 1946 Regular Meeting of the City Council held January 212 1946, convening at 10:00 o'clock P.M. At this time Alderman Thoma moved that Alderman. James be appointed Mayor pro tem:in the absence of Mayor Ingraham. Duly seconded and carried. PRESENT; (15);Alderman Hemenway Barber Reynolds rr Kimbark rr Mogg Mac,Steven rr James Jourdain rr Rubin r' Brandt " . Emery " Corcoran !' Harwood '.' Thoma '.' Hungerford ABSENT;- (1) " Bersbach Mayor pro tem James presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that -the Minutes of Meeting held January 14, 1946, be approved without reading. Duly.seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward-W. Bell, presented -the following; Communication Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund acknow- ledging resolution adopted December 26, 1945 wherein the City Council elected to.provide prior service credits on the one and one-half basis to supersede the one basis under which the City previously operated, and advising that proper record will be made of this. change. Alderman Thoma moved same be referred to the City Treasurer.* Duly seconded and carried. •City Treasurer's Financial 'Statement as of December 31, 1945. Alderman Kimbark moved same be referred•to the Mayor, the Finance Committee and the Auditor. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain for the,BUILDING.COMMITTEE sub- mitted application.receiv.ed from Michael Menke, who operates a gasoline filling station at 1424 Lake Street, requesting permission to install a one thousand gallon underground storage tank for gasoline on the property. Committee on Buildings recommends that this,appli- cation be granted, and so moved. Duly.seconded and carried. 656 Alderman Jourdain also submitted application received from Ernie McKay requesting permission to replace a one thousand gallon gasoline tank which was removed from the -premises at 1118 Chicago Avenue because of leaks, with a new tank without obtaining frontage consents for additional storage. Committee on Buildings recommends that this.application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain also submitted application received from Otto Schulz who is constructing a four unit row house at 2308-12 Brown.Avenue requesting permission to substitute brick veneer for the solid brick exterior walls required by the Building Code. The reason for this request is that cold weather has made it impossible to build the exterior walls and if veneered construction could be substituted the buildings could be placed under roof quickly and the brick veneer facing could be laid when'the weather gets warmer in the spring. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain also submitted application received from Christian Steiner who owns,the property at 1419 Dobson Street requesting permission to construct a three car brick garage on the rear of this property which is now vacant. Committee on Buildings - recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain also submitted application received 'from Mrs. C. Oswald of 747 Wesley Avenue requesting permission to convert the ground floor of a two story garage having an apartment on thetsecond floor so that the ground floor may be used for living quarters by a returning veteran. The property already has a two apartment building on the front in addition to the garage and living quarters on the rear. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain also submitted an application received from Fred Rhodes of 2015 Darrow Avenue requesting permission to build a two car frame garage with living quarters -'over on the rear of his property at that address in order to'accommodate a returning veteran. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted; and so moved. Duly seconded and carried.` 657 Alderman Kimbark for the FINANCE COMMITTEE .Submitted the following report from the Commissioner of Public Works: "On December 18, 1945 Claxton Mark & Company was billed for an 8 inch service from the 10 inch water main on Dempster Street west of,Dodge Avenue in the 'amount of 0289- 90, Invoice No. 17683. A $96.00 permit fee was included in this bill in error. It is recommended that. the amount of the bill be corrected to read $193.90 and that the $96.00 permit fee, which has been paid, be credited to "permit fees." Alderman Kimbark so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted communication from the Building Commissioner as follows: "Upon investigation we find that the Coca Cola Bottling Company electric sign at 1613 Central .Street has been removed._ Accordingly, I recommend that the fee of $4.75 be can- celled and the permit.#4782 be voided.!' Alderman Kimbark moved that such action be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, Mac.Steven, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford•(14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark submitted a report froze the Com- missioner of Public Works concerning letter received from Mr. Frank S. Endicott, Chairman Committee on Conservation, regarding sum.of $50 which was set aside for an appropriate gift to be made to the Evanston Township High School Military Corps in recognition of -their - services during our salvage campaign. He learned from Mr. Bacon the Superintendent of the High School and Mr. Lewis who directs the Corps, that there is need for a new set of Colors, the cost of which would be $125. Accordingly, Alderman Kimbark moved that an additional amount of $75 be appropriated for this purpose from the Salvage Fund. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood; Thoma and Hungerford (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the -Council convene as of 9:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds for the COMMITTEE ON LOCAL IMPROVE- MENTS reported that a proposal has been received for foreclosure proceedings on special assessments against property located at 1726 Brummel Street, Evanston. A minimum bid has been submitted which meets the 60% requirement. This has been approved by the entire Local Improvement Committee and proper resolution has been prepared authorizing it. Accordingly presented and moved the adoption of such resolution authorizing. the Corporation Counsel to institute said proceedings for and in behalf of the City of Evanston. Duly seconded and .carried. Alderman Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE submitted a report from the Superintendent of Bureau of Recreation giving an accounting of funds appropriated for Christmas programs, showing he kept within the amount appropriated. Also a'report of the Winter activities of the Bureau of Recreation which is on file for the inspection of the aldermen who may interested. Alderman Brandt for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE recommends to the Finance Committee that the bonds outstanding for the Municipal Building be retired.. as soon as they can conveniently do so, and moved a reference to the Finance Committee.. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark stated that the bonds cannot be called until .30 days before the first of next June. Alderman Brandt stated that the Committee considered matter of extra fixtures and furniture still left in the old building which we are taking over, and recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to sell such fixtures as will not be needed by the City, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Reynolds. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, Mac.Steven, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (14):' Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Brandt also reported that the Committee considered alternates to be presented by the Purchasing Committee, and it was the recommendation of the Public Buildings Committee that the following alternates be put through at this time: 1. West Entrance - which is necessary for making a convenient and dignified entrance to the building on Oak Avenue 2. Furniture - which is absolutely necessary. (a) Cashierfs stand (b) Large Conference table which will be shaped so the presiding officer can see the members grouped around the table. (c) Public counters for the City Clerk -Is and City Collector's departments. 659 3, Asphalt Tile floors to cover terazzo in following locations - City Collector, City Clerk and Office, Building Department, Secretary to Building Commissioner, Water'Department and Addressograph room, as something which must be done at ` this time and is necessary in departments mentioned. 4. South Portico is particularly approved'because of its relation to.the.general architecture of the building, and which will serve to let much needed daylight into*first ' and second floor office spaces which are now dark. Pillars will be squared off in keeping with the architecture. 5. Cupola of -traditional town hall type to be placed on the axis of the Oak Avenue facade. 6. South Terrace is also necessary as it would meet the need of providing necessary steps up to, and approach into, the main south entrance, and will add greatly to the beauty of the building. Those are'the six items that the committee approved of, total amount of $26,765,00. The architects have made these recommendations and the Public Buildings Committee have agreed therewith that these items be added and the Purchasing Committee have also considered same and the majority approve of all items as recommended. Moved that the Mayor be authorized to include the above items in amount of $26,765.00 to the general contract of $96,821,00 or a total of $123,586.00 - and with the mechanical contracts in amount of $37,318.00 makes a grand total of $160,904.00, to which the architects fee will later be added. Considerable discussion followed, during which discussion Alderman Hemenway requested that separate consideration -be given to the matter of the Cupola and that the other items be considered as a whole. . Whereupon Alderman Harwood moved that the alternates as provided in _the original specifications be awarded to the general contractor, Peter Hamlin Construction Co. and be included in and a part of the original contract as follows: 1. West Entrance $2,800.00 2. Furniture (a) Cashier's stand 420.00 (b) Large Conference table 780,00 (c), Public Counters 840.00 3, Asphalt Tile floor first floor 490.00 4. South Portico 70164.00 5. South Terrace 9:925.00 Motion seconded by'Alderman Reynolds. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber,'Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, Joirdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (14): Voting nay none. Motion unanimously carried. Alderman Harwood then moved that the alternate 'proposal for the erection of a Cupola as set forth in the original 660 I proposal be awarded to and included in the contract of the general contractor, Peter Hamlin Construction Co. for sum of $4,346.00. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. 'Voting aye Aldermen Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (13): Voting nay Alderman Hemenway who stated'that he could not see the benefits of an expen- diture of that amount (1). Motion carried. Alderman Emery for the PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE referred to Petition from residents in the south end of Evanston - requesting continuous bus service on Route #3, stating this is having attention and hoped to have a favorable report soon., Alderman Emery also submitted communication ad- dressed to the City Council from Benjamin Bills, President of the. Bills Realty Co. 110 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, advising that his firm have engaged in construction of new homes in the Glenview area which probably will show an increase in population of 1000 persons annually for the next five years. These new residents will desire bus trans- portation and accordingly was inquiring whether this matter might be handled by the Glenview buses or by the Evanston Bus Co. He would be glad to appear before the Public Utilities Committee and wanted this letter placed on file. Alderman Emery asked that it be referred to the Corporation Counsel for reference to the Evanston Bus Co..inas- much as Interstate Commerce Commission will have jurisdiction. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE .Sub- mitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works advising.that the Street Department is in need of 10 truck tarpaulins and listing four. proposals received for furnishing same. It is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to purchase ten (10) tarpaulins from the low bidder, L.K. Lippert Company at their bid price of $11.70 each, the expenditure to be charged to the proper account. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Street Com- mittee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran., Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. 661 Alderman Barber for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Organization in amount of $217.34 and moved that the Township ;Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (14); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood for the STREET COMMITTEE reported that Charles K. ,Schulte, who owns property on the west line of Barton Avenue, under date of November 4, 1945, submitted a proposal, asking for the vacation of an 18 foot stub end alley which extends west off of Barton Avenue for a distance of about- 60 feet. The Council authorized an appraisal to be made by George S. Dalgety, which appraisal fixes the value of this alley.at $360. Mr. Schulte has tendered payment to the City of Evanston of the sum of $385 to cover the benefit derived from said vacation. This covers the appraised valuation as well as the cost of the appraisal. The necessary con- -sents of abutting owners have been received and a vacation ordinance prepared by the Corporation Counsel. This has the recommendation of the Street Committee and accordingly introduced An Ordinance for passage. Alderman Kimbark 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 Mrs. Olive B. Miller for permission to install an apartment in the basement of the three story and basement fifteen apartment building owned by her at 824 Forest Avenue. Committee on Zoning recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Board of Appeals and grant this appeal, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted a report of the committee relative to communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending the granting of an appeal filed by Mrs. Frances LaPorte for permission to install an apartment in the base- ment of the three story fifteen apartment building owned by her at 821-25Dobson Street, Evanston. Committee on Zoning recommends that i the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Board and grant this -appeal, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted a report of the committee relative to communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending the granting of an appeal filed by the Unitarian Church at.1405 Chicago Avenue for a variation from the front yard regulations of the zoning ordinance to permit a proposed addition which would place the front wall of the church on a line twenty-seven feet back from the front property line with no enclosed porch or entrance extending beyond such line. Committee on Zoning recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Board and grant this a peal, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted a report of the Committee relative to communication received from the Zoning Commis- sion recommending, after a re -consideration of the matter at the request of the Zoning Committee, the denial of- a petition filed by George G. LaBahn for a change from Class 'C" Two Family to Class "F" Commercial zoning for the property owned by him at the northwest corner of Asbury Avenue and Oakton .Street. Committee on Zoning recom- mends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Com- mission and deny this petition, and so moved. Out of five members present there was one contrary vote. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (13): Voting nay Alderman Mac:Steven (1): Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted a report of the Com- mittee relative .to communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending the denial of an appeal filed by James H. Wigginton to construct a one and two story brick building to be used as a bowling alley, pool hall and recreation center on his property at 1220 Emerson .Street s°o located as to extend to the south or -rear line of the property. Committee on Zoning recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Board and deny this appeal, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Reynolds. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacBteven, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Hemenway of the First Ward requested that the Commissioner of Public Works and the Building .663 Commissioner�give'a report as to the effectiveness of our smoke or- dinance and how its enforcement may be improved ,and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Barber of the Second Ward moved a reference to the Public Utilities Committee to,inake a'further study of bus schedule on Sunday mornings between 10:30 and 11:00 on Ridge Avenue particularly in the south end: Duly seconded and carried. 11 Alderman Kimbark of the Third Ward stated that the smoke problem is a very serious one and home owners would be very grateful if something could be done to improve this condition, particularly as regards the North Western Railroad. Alderman Brandt of the .Sixth Ward stated that Alderman Emery and he had received a Petition with over 300 names protesting against the change in zoning on property on Crawford Avenue and Central Street. Same has been submitted to the Building Commissioner to be referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor pro tern James made the following appointments of names previously introduced: Boston Ephraim, Special Police - 6 months renewal Louis Rzepecki, it it 6 rr it Andrew :Soderberg, !' rr 6 rr rr George Cuneen, - !' rr 6 rr rr Joseph C. Hoffman, n n 6 n it John Nelson, n n 6 fir. n Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor pro tem James introduced the following name for confirmation at next meeting of the City Council•: - Carl J. Karsten, Special Police - 6 months -renewal For Council records, Chief of Police Ekman has announced that the probationary period for Patrolman John W. Weber has been extended for another 60 day period.- • c`-Upon motion duly seconded ahcd`carried, the Council adjourned at 11:00 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk 66,4 Evanston, Illinois City Hall • January 28, 1946 Regular Meeting of the City Council held January 28, 1946, convening at 11:00 o'clock P.M. PRESENT;. (15) Alderman Bersbach rr Hemenway Barber Reynolds Kimbark rr Mogg " MacZteven rr James " Jourdain " Rubin Brandt Corcoran Harwood " Thoma Hungerford ABSENT; (1) " Emery Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held January 21, 1946, be approved without reading. Duly seconded, and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following; Notice .State of Illinois advising that our allotment of Motor Fuel Tax for the month of December, 1945 is $8,118.08. Alderman Harwood moved same be referred to the Commissioner of Public Works and the Street Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Communication from the Chief of Police inviting members of the City Council to a meeting'of the North Shore Division of the Illinois Police Association, to be held at the Elks Club on January 30, at 8:00 P.M. The Evanston Police Department is the host on this occasion. ,Alderman Jourdain for the BUILDING COMMITTEE sub- mitted application received from the Evanston Paint and Glass Company, 2530 Greenbay Road, requesting permission to cut an opening between the one story brick garage building at 2532-34 Greenbay Road and the premises occupied by the Glass Company., This request has been in- vestigated by the Ftire and Building Departments and by Mr. Robert E.. Kinsman, a fire protection engineer employed by the insurance company carrying the protection on the Evanston Paint and Glass Company's' premises. The Fire Marshal and Building Commissioner recommend that the opening be permitted subject to the conditions set forth in the attached letter from the fire protection engineer. Committee on Buildings recommends that the City -Council approve this application and permit the opening to be made accordingly, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. , Alderman.Jourdain.also submitted an application received from.Lester Magnusen, a.returned service man, requesting. permission to alter the second floor of an existing two story garage and storage building on the rear of the property at..1512 Wesley Avenue so that it could be used as living quarters by himself and family, a total of four persons. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark for the FINANCE COMMITTEE submitted communication from the Building Commissioner recommending, in order to keep the records straight, that he be -authorized to issue building, plumbing and electrical permits without fee to the contractors en- gaged in remodeling the Country Club building for the new City Hall. Alderman Kimbark so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Brandt. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain.,_James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15)s Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark submitted the following report from the Commissioner of Public Works; t "On November 1, 1945, the Office of Civilian Defense was billed for postage in the amount of $5,49, Invoice No. 11511. This postage was used for notices sent out.by the Conservation Committee and should have been billed to ".Special'Salvage Account." It is recommended that -Invoice No. 17511 to Office of _ Civilian Defense be cancelled and an invoice covering postage for the month of October, 1946, in the amount of $5.49 be made to the Special Salvage Account and credited to the proper account in the City Hall Building Accounts." Alderman Kimbark so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerf ord, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15); Voting nay none. Motion• carried. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that .the Council convene as of '9;00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran moved the .Suspension of the Rules for the purpose of passing an Ordinance confirming sale of the City Hall. Motion seconded by Alderman Kimbark. Voting aye Aldermen r, , Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt; Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Tgogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Corcoran then presented and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE wherein the City of Evanston accepts the proposal of Walter P. Powers to purchase for the sum'of $310,000 the city property located on the northwest corner of Davis ;Street and Sherman Avenue, in the'City of Evanston, County of Cook and State of Illinois. Motion seconded -by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford,-Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, IVlogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber,; Hemenway, and Bersbach (15);- Voting nay none: Motion carried. 'Alderman Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE submitted request from Washington School P.T.A. for permission to use Eiden Field House Gymnasium, Thursday evening, February 14, 1946 for a benefit Bingo and*card party. This is an annual request and moved same -be granted. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Barber for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of -the Relief -Organization in amount of'$139.08 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13); =Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE presented and moved the passage of -AN ORDINANCE Vacating the Public Alley running westerly from the we st line of Barton Avenue, abutted on the north by Lots 24 and 25 in "Ridgeview" being a subdivision in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 300 Township 41 North,, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian and on the south by lots 20 and 21 in .S. Rogers T.ouhyts Birchwood Highlands,:being.a subdivision of Lots 4 to 38, both inclusive, in Baulandts Ridge Boulevard Addition to .South Evanston, in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 30, Township 41 North, Range 14, East off the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13); Voting nay none. Motion carried. .66'7 Alderman James also presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution appropriating motor fuel tax funds in the amount of 02,896.30 for maintaining various arterial streets and state aid routes, and including maintenance and electric energy expense for traffic signals on portions of Ridge Avenue, Green Bay Road, Chicago Avenue, Oak Avenue for the period January 1, 1946 to December 31, 1946, That two certified copies of this resolution be sent to the Illinois Division of Highways for their approval.. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Thomas Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, limbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none.. Motion carried. Alderman James stated in commenting on the question of Alderman Barber, if there are any aldermen who feel Stop and Go lights should be installed in any part -of their ward, this information should be given to the Street Committee or the Commissioner of Public Works so he can draw up recommendations to be submitted to the Council. Alderman Bersbach for the ZONING COMMITTEE submitted application, together with a consenting petition signed by sixteen persons living in the neighborhood, has been received from Drew F. .Sheehan requesting permission to occupy and use the store. at 613 Custer Avenue for the manufacture of small wooden products on a temporary basis. Committee on Zoning recommends that this application be granted for a period of one year from date, provided that the business can be conducted without creating a nuisance and without causing objections to be made by neighboring property owners. This has the approval of the Zoning Committee, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Brandt of the Sixth Ward addressed the Council as follows: Last stunmer three children of young age were'attacked by a youth in our Ward and the Evanston police apprehended him -and got a confession., I understand today the Courtfs decision put the boy on probation. I•have been in -touch with the parents of these children and I know I will have numerous calls in regard to this. I would like a statement from the Legal Department as -to just what happened in Court today so I can give them an answer as to why the boy was put on probation." Alderman James of the Fourth Ward moved a reference to the City Clerk requesting that he communicate with the County Clerk through the County Commissioners from this District, requesting • •1. that a day or several days be set aside for the registration of un- registered voters throughout the City. He understood the City Hall will be opened on March'l, 2, and 4 but it does not accommodate voters throughout the city anda day should be set aside for -regis- tration,` at least one in` each ward. Duly seconded and carried. . Alderman James also addressed the Council as follows: "Yesterday it was my personal experience to call the Evanston Cab Co. at 12 o'clock noon and requested a cab be sent to my home at 3:30 P.M. I'was told over the telephone that my request could not be complied with and if I wanted a cab I should take the chance of calling 10 or 15 minutes before wanted.' Today I met Mr. Hardy in the City Hall and he became very belligerent and said there was not anything that could be done with reference to improvement'of the service. It seems to me if under the present system`of .operation that a cab cannot be obtained on 32 hours notice, the system should be changed. If the cab companies themselves will not make a change, and this is a matter that every alderman has brought up for a long time on the floor of the Council, we should take official cognizance of this matter. We have reports from all over town and this is a matter that the administration should take some concern in, as no improvement in the service has been made for some time. Moved a reference to the Mavor and the City Collector to report back to the Council as to what their suggestions are with reference to improvement in the type of service we might expect from the taxicabs in Evanston. If these taxicab companies cannot do it lets arrange with the independent operators whereby the people can get the type.of service they are entitled to." Motion seconded by Alderman Thoma who stated:. "I have talked on this subject many times. The belligerent attitude this,cab company is taking is something that the council should do some- thing about. If the Evanston cabs do not intend to better their system of service to the`people I intend to make a motion to revoke their licenses and give them to ex -service men. We are sure not going to take this kind of an answer." Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark of the Third Ward reported that there are a group of stores on the south side,of Kedzie Street from Chicago Avenue to the alley east and backs up.to a private alley which runs east and west. These stores, a grocery, delicatessen, bakery and drug store, dump all their refuse in the rear in this private alley in cans which are not properly covered, and whenever we get a wind from the south or west the rubbish blows over to Hinman Avenue, This matter has been referred to the Street Department who cooperated and also to the Health Department. These people should be made to get proper containers to keep this rubbish in. Moved a reference to the -Health Department and the .Street Department. Motion seconded by Alderman James and carried. Alderman Jourdain of the Fifth Ward called the attention of the Council to the fact .that it will be necessary to have a meeting of the Committee of the Whole next'Monday night at 7:30 to discuss fully and take action on the necessity of liberalizing 669 our building code in connection with housing for ex -service men. The Building Commissioner has a report which he"is ready to present. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the,following appointment of name.previously introduced: Carl-.J. Karsten, Special Police - 6 months renewal Alderman Mogg moved that.this appointment be confirmed. Duly seconded - .and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following name for confirmation,at the next meeting of the City Council Louis Arns, Br.. Special Police - 6 months renewal -Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 11:30 P.M. �T " ` Edward W. Bell, City Clerk Evanston, Illinois City Hall February 4, 1946 Regular Meeting of the City Council held February 4, 1946, convening at 10:00 P.M. PRESENT; (16) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway i' Barber " Reynolds " Kimbark n Mogg , " Mac.Steven it James Jourdain it Rubin ` Brandt < n Emery Corcoran Harwood " Thoma '-' Hungerford ABSENT: None - Mayor Ingraham presiding. ` Alderman -Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held January 28, 1946, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. - 'City City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communication Ebenezer A.M.E. Church inviting the members of the City Council to attend a meeting at their church, 1109 Emerson ;Street on 'Sunday, February 10 at 3 o'clock P.M. This meeting has.been designated as Race Relations Sunday. Alderman Thoma nominated Alderman James to be the representative from the Council at this meeting. Duly seconded and carried. 670 Communication Evanston Historical Society inviting the members of the City Council to attend the restoration of the Grosse Point Light. The lighting ceremony will be on Saturday February 9, 1946 promptly at 5;30 P.M. Bleacher seats will be erected on the lake side of the tower. Communication from Francis L. Bacon, Principal Evanston Town- ship High School extending to the Mayor and the City'Council his ,gratitude for the' gift of $125. A new set of reginental. colors will be purchased for the Military Corps. Alderman Rubin moved same be received and placed on.file. Duly seconded and carried. .Alderman Jourdain for the BUILDING COMMITTEE re- ported that as a result of a Committee of the Whole meeting, in which the Building Commissioner, Fire Marshal and Chief of Fire Prevention Bureau submitted recommendations and went into the alteration of the Building Code to make available more housing facilities in Evanston, it was decided that.An Ordinance Amending the Building Code be sub- mitted, and accordingly moved the Suspension of the Rules for the pur- pose of passing this ordinance. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, Mac Stevens James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery,'Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Jourdain then presented and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 689 OF ARTICLE XV, CHAPTER XIX ENTITLED "OFFICIAL BUILDING CODE OF,THE CITY OF EVAN,STON" of the Evanston Municipal Code of 1927. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain,.Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16); Voting nay none. Motion unan- imously carried. Alderman Kimbark for the FINANCE COMMITTEE presented and moved the adoption of the following Resolution: WHEREAS, it is theopinion of the City Council of the City of Evanston, that a tax levy for ,STREET and BRIDGE purposes greater than .06 per cent of the full., t'air cash value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property in„the City of Evanston, Illinois, is required and needed for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1946 and ending December 31, 1946; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the amount of the tax levy to be made for STREET and BRIDGE purposes for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1946 and ending December 31, 1946s being a special tax in addition to other taxes authorized to be levied, be $114,932, plus 6'per cent addition for probable deficiency in the collection of said item but not more than .10166 per cent of the full fair cash value as equalized or assessed by the Depart- ment of kevenue of all taxable property within the City of Evanston. 671 Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16); Voting.nay none. Motion unanimously carried. Alderman Kimbark moved the Suspension of the Rules for the purpose of.passing the Appropriation Ordinance. Motion seconded by Alderman Reynolds. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark then presented and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY ALL NECESSARY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1946 and ending December 31, 1946. Grand total appropriation $2,285,604.70 - total amount to be raised by taxation $1,1821452.37. Motion seconded by Alderman s - - Reynolds. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16); Voting nay none. Motion unanimously carried. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 9;00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman MacSteven for the POLICE COMMITTEE moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids on police cars. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Brandt for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE requested his committee to meet next Monday, February 11 at 7:30 P.M. prompt and that the Commissioner of Public Works arrange to have the architects for the police and fire station here at the same time. All the aldermen are invited to attend. Alderman Emery for the PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE submitted the.following report from the Corporation Counsel relative to his conference with the Evanston Bus Company regarding bus service in the city as requested in references from two aldermen; 672 On Route #3 covering the -South Boulevard and ,Sheridan Road area of southeast Evanston. Mr. Bergsland advised that the company has been for some time, attempting to devise ways and means to improve the bus service to this area; that an additional trip to South Boulevard had been added to the morning.schedule and also to the afternoon and evening schedule and that he thought that they would, at least, experiment with additional trips, -to determine whether or not the demand for service warranted continuous operation. Sunday .Schedules= particularly on Ridge Avenue, Mr. Bergsland reported that'it had always been a very serious problem to accommodate church patrons; that, at the present time, they are maintaining a twelve minute schedule.on Ridge Avenue and have thrown in additional tripper service. Alderman Emery stated that they assure us they are attempting to solve both of these problems more satisfactorily, and suggested that the Aldermen who made these particular references keep advised if the service has been improved. In this connection Alderman Mogg asked for continuous service throughout the day on Route #3. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works listing four sealed proposals received for the purchase of'a concrete mixer for the Street Department. It is recommended.by the Street and Bridge Department that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to purchase for the Street Department a Koehring "Kwik-Mix" concrete mixer from the Hillsman Equipment Company for $1130.00, as it has given us the best service of any mixer they ever had. This has the unanimous approval of the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway,. Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Barber for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Organization in amount of $461.30 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. UNDER SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Alderman James for the COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL HOUSING presented and moved the adoption of the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the .Special Committee on Housing, appointed by the Mayor -on December 10, 1945, and composed of Alderman Robert E. James, Chairman, and Aldermen John J. Corcoran and Fred R. Thoma, members, has held a number of meetings, including a special meeting of the Aldermen, members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, officials of Northwestern University and real estate men on .Sunday, January 27, 1946; and WHEREAS, the members of said Committee have interviewed returning service men and their parents, architects, builders, city officials, persons engaged in the real estate business and others interested in the problem of alleviating the housing shortage; and ' WHEREAS, the said committee members have reached the conclusion that there is in fact a serious shortage of housing accommodations in Evanston and that such shortage may be expected to continue for a period of perhaps five years or more; and WHEREAS, it is the patriotic duty of everyone concerned to do all in his power to aid returning.service men to find suitable accommodations as soon as is humanly possible; and WHEREAS, it is the considered opinion of the members of the committee that prompt action must be taken to erect new structures and remodel existing buildings to meet the emergency; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Special Committee on Housing recommends that the following course of action be approved and adopted by the City Council; 1. That Northwestern University.be permitted to erect, on university property and on a temporary basis, for a period not to exceed.five years, Quonset huts or other tuitable temporary dwellings for returning service men and their wives and children, said buildings.to be located and occupied in conformity with the zoning ordinance of the City of Evanston; . 2. That individuals be permitted to erect, for a period not to exceed five years, Quonset huts or other suitable temporary dwellings on private property in conformity with the zoning ordinance and with the written consent of�the majority of the property owners on both sides of the street, between the nearest intersecting streets, upon which the proposed -building or structure will take its frontage; 3. That the City Council authorize the appointment of a ' person who will act as supervisor of housing, paying particular attention to a survey of the city to determine the number of available living quarters which could be occupied at once, also those which could be made avail- able by remodeling existing buildings in conformity with the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance; and 4. That the City Council give serious consideration to amendments to the Building Code which will permit such remodeling as may be consistent with accepted standards of health and safety. Robert E. James, John J. Corcoran, Fred R. Thoma, SPECIAL HOUSING COMMITTEE Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15); Voting nay none. Motion carried. 67 UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Jourdain of the Fifth`Ward stated he had been requested by different organizations to ask the Mayor to see to it that a Proclamation be issued during this month designating certain days as "Race Relations Week" during which time a series of meetings will be held at various churches. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain commented on the very effective work done by the Committee on Special Housing which has just given its report to alleviate the housing shortage. Alderman Brandt of the Sixth Ward addressed the Council as follows: "In addition to the Quonset huts which the Special Com- mittee has included in the resolution and in addition to the change in the Building Code which permits a family on each floor, providing the zoning, health, police and fire requirements are met with, we should also take up for immediate release that of lifting temporarily' the number of square feet required per family where there is a satisfactory garage apartment on a lot. Something can be done without changing our zoning laws or harming them, which we certainly wish to uphold. There are certain places where garages can be turned into garage -apart- ments and used temporarily for'this purpose. If we add that we will have formed a pretty well founded program. Moved a reference to the Zoning Committee to see if they can do something as a temporary measure." After considerable discussion by Aldermen James, Barber, Kimbark and MacSteven, motion was seconded by Alderman Barber and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointment of name previously introduced: Louis Arns, Sr. Special Police - 6 months renewal Alderman Mogg moved that this appointment be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names°for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: George Fred Mettinger, Special Police - 6 months Osborne Hjelte, ' " if 6 it For Council records, Chief of Police Ekman has announced that the probationary appointments of Richard C. Braithwaite; :Stanley M. Kowalczyk and Nicholas J. Ney have been renewed for an additional 60 day period. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk .675 Evanston, Illinois City Hall February 11, 1946 Regular Meeting of the City Council held February.11, 1946, convening at 10:15 P.M. PRESENT: (16),Alderman Bersbach It Hemenway Barber it Reynolds " Kimbark rr Mogg " MacSteven i► James " Jourdain r' Rubin • Brandt rr Emery Corcoran Harwood rr Thoma Hungerford ABSENT: None Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved -that the Minutes of .Meeting held February 4, 1946, be approved without reading.' Duly seconded and carried. ' Alderman Jourdain for the BUILDING COMMITTEE sub- mitted application received from William P. Labbe reques.ting permission to build a two car brick garage about twenty-two feet square on•the' rear of the property at 3309 Noyes :Street and use the same for living quarters until such time as the applicant, who is a returned service man, can build a house on•the front of the property. -Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain also submitted an application received from Mr. Bjork•who is drawing plans for a proposed addition to the Perfecto Cleaning Plant on Emerson Street east of the elevated railroad -right-of-way. Section 1233 of the Building Code requires that any building to be used for dry cleaning purposes "'shall be detached at least twenty-five feet from any other building or property that .may be built upon." Mr. Bjork has requested permission to place the addition to the cleaning plant ten feet away from the property line separating this property from the railroad right-of-way. Committee on Buildings recommends. that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried: 6'76 Alderman Kimbark for the FINANCE COMMITTEE -intro- duced An Ordinance Levying Taxes in the City of Evanston, County of Cook and. State of Illinois, for the fiscal .year beginning January 1, 1946 and ending December 31, 1946, total amount to be raised by taxation 61,182,452.37. Alderman Kimbark submitted communication from the City Treasurer stating that in accordance with.authority conferred upon them at a meeting of the City Council held December 26, 1945, the Mayor, the City Treasurer and the City Comptroller paid the temporary payrolls on January 10, 1946 in amount of $9,381.40 and on January 24,.1946 in amount of 012,490.50. Alderman Kimbark moved confirmation of said report. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (16); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 9:00 otclock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran submitted communication from the Chicago Federation of Aged and Adult Charities requesting permission to hold their annual Tag Day in Evanston on Tuesday, May 14, 1946.. The Committee has considered this request and recommends it be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds for the COMMITTEE ON LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS submitted three (3) proposals received for foreclosure proceedings of special assessments on the following properties. Minimum bids have been submitted which meets the 60% requirement. These have been approved by the Committee and accordingly presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution for Four vacant lots on Lincolnwood Drive immediately south of Isabella Street. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds also presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution for - Property on the north side of Colfax Street east of Crawford Avenue. Duly seconded and carried. '677 Alderman Reynolds also presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution for - Eight vacant lots located in the vicinity of Emerson ar_d.Church Streets. Some of these lots are located on Emerson, others on Church Street, Laurel Avenue and Lemar Avenue. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE moved that the.Commissioner of Public Works be granted authority to advertise for bids for furnishing a new truck for the Park Department, in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the Commis- sioner of Public Works; and also authority to advertise for bids for furnishing two power mowers for the Park Department, in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the Commissioner of Public Works. Duly seconded.and carried. Alderman Brandt for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE addressed the Council as follows: "The Public Buildings Committee had a meeting this evening which was attended by most of the Aldermen. The architects for the police and fire station assured us.that.they would have the working drawings ready by July 1 which would give ample time to have the bond issue on the 5th of November, if we so desire. It is very important that we consider this as we have been promising this police and fire station to the city for a long �t time and we should not let the matter go too far into the future. Alderman Emery for the PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE' submitted the following communication from the Evanston Bus Company addressed to the Corporation Counsel: "With reference to the recent requests to the City Council for additional bus service, please be advised that we have arranged to supplement our service on the Ridge Avenue route on Sundav mornings, and are also giving consideration to the request for all -day service in 'Southeast Evanston." Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE sub- mitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works concerning printing of City Treasurer's monthly statement forms for 1946. Mumm Print Shop is willing to stay with his 1944 and 1945 price of 6225, and it is recommended that their bid of $225 be accepted. This has the approval of the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Hungerford. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Emery, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. 6'78 Alderman Harwood also submitted the following report from the Commissioner of Public Works: The Park Department has taken down the fence around the tennis court in front of the new Municipal Building. We would like to send this fence to the Cyclone Fence Company, including posts and fittings, and there have the,whole job dipped in acid and then re -galvanized. 'We have an estimate from Cyclone Fence C fer thlo vV* x-k, including cutting 297 feet of the fence to make a width of 3 feet for fence to surround Merrick Park on the north and east side. It is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to place the order with the Cyclone Fence Company, to be charged to the proper account." .Also the 5 foot fence on the west property line of Merrick Park is to be re -galvanized and paid for by the ad- joining property owner. This fence however, will remain the property of the -City. This has the approval of both the Park and Purchasing Committees, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Emery, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Barber for the RELIEF COMMITTEE sub- mitted bills of the Relief Oraanization in amount of $557.63 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Reynolds. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thonia, Harwood, Corcoran, Emery, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Ivtogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE moved that the Commissioner of Public Works -be granted authority to ad- vertise for bids for two trucks suitable for garbage collection and in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the Com- missioner of Public Works. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James also submitted the following report from the Commissioner of Public Works: "Attached please find copy of plans and specifications for" Section 20.C..S. which provides for the paving of Fountain Square area. Also, plans and specifications for'the installation of . traffic control signal equipment at the intersection of Davis Street and Sherman Avenue, designated as .Section 20.1 C.S. These plans and specifications are submitted for approval by the City Council subject to -subsequent approval by the State Highway Department. Approval is also requested from the City Council for a request for funds on the following appurtenances to this job: 679 For landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . $30862.00 For water system changes, . . . . . . . . . 859.50 For ornamental street light changes . . . 976.16 Total . . . . . 450697.66 This involves some minor changes in the plans as originally approved by the Council and the state Highway Department. When the plans were sent back by,the.State Highway Department and checked by our Public Works and Engineering Department, these changes were made in accord- ance with suggestions, and the Council is asked to approve changes that have been made. Accordingly moved the approval of plans and specifications for Section 20 C.S. and 20.1 C.S. as submitted. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, finery, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber; Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James then moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to'advertise for bids for this improve- ment immediately upon receipt of approval from the .State Highway Department. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma for the WATER COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works relative to proposal received from G.W. Falcon regarding standby charge for anchor ice trouble. It is recommended that the city accept agreement to furnish tug and diving crew from February 4, 1946 until March 15, 1946 of $1,200 and an additional charge of $100'for each trip into lake, to be charged to the Water Contingent Account. This has the approval of the Water Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Emery, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber; Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS:- Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward submitted communication from J. Bruce McLean, 321 Custer Avenue, complaining that Hull Terrace east of Callan Avenue is always literally covered with broken glass and that Callan Avenue north from Mulford Street is used as a parking retreat. Moved same be referred to the Street Committee for proper clearance of broken glass and also to the Police Committee*to have this area policed and signs installed to discontinue this practice. Duly seconded and carried.. 16, Alderman-James'of the Fourth Ward moved a reference to the Police Department calling their attention to a complaint he received from a man who lives in North Evanston who is in the habit of travelling several times a week by cab from one point to another and usually the rate charged is always the same, but the other night. he was charged $1,25 for the trip and asked to see the meter but the meter was not on nor was there a light on the meter, and as a result of his protest the driver knocked off 25¢. This is a common complaint that we used to deal with and no doubt.the practice is being indulged in by other cabs. When our ordinance was drawn up one of the chief reasons was to eliminate this practice. Asked that the ordinance in that regard be enforced. Duly seconded and carried. - Y Alderman Reynolds of the 'Second Ward reported that he had noticed that it is becoming harder and harder to get a place to park in the business district. "We should at this time start giving very serious consideration to the proposition of installing or studying the possibility of installing parking meters. It is fast becoming serious enough that we should all consider same." Moved a'reference to.the Street Committee on this subject. Alderman James then stated that the Mayor should consider the appointment of a Special .Committee to make definite recommendation to the Council. Motion seconded by Alderman Thoma and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced: Osborne Hjelte, Special Police --6 months. George F. Mettinger,' " '� 6 " Alderman Rubin moved -that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. i _ ` Mayor Ingraham introduced the following°name for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: Guy Caselberry, :Special Police - 6 months renewal For Council records Chief of Police Ekman has announced that the probationary period for Patrolman Andrew L. Cooper, Jr. has been extended for an additional 60 day period. Upon motion duly seconded and -carried, the Council adjourned at 10:50 P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk 4 Evanston, Illinois City Hall February 18, 1946 Regular Meeting of the City Council held February 18, 1946, convening at 10:05 P.M. PRESENT; (15) Alderman Bersbach - " Hemenway " Reynolds ti Kimbark Mogg " MacSteven Jame s . Jourdain " Rubin Brandt Emery " Corcoran Harwood " Thoma '-' Hungerford ABSENT; (1) " Barber Mayor Ingraham presiding.' Alderman Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held February 110 1946, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. City.Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following; Communication Mr. W.V. Gathany, 1225 Chancellor :Street, complaining about buses parking after midnight in the middle of Chancellor Street with the motors running. Alderman Harwood moved same be referred to the Traffic Engineer and the Public Utilities Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Communication State of Illinois approving resolution passed by the City Council January 7, 1946.designating additional arterial.streets No's 32,33 and 12. Alderman James moved same be referred to the Commissioner off' Public Works. Duly seconded and carried. Communication Evanston -North :Shore Real Estate Board addressed to the Mayor relative.to his request for suggestions -for a Housing Director of the City of Evanston,'and recommending the following; Earle P. Press, 1465 Sherman avenue Jules Fisher, 1571 .Sherman Avenue John Mitchell, 2548 Green Bay Road Pierre G. Beach, 522 Davis Street William Leffingwell, 832 Ridge Terrace 4 Alderman James moved same be referred to the .Special Committee on _Housing and the Finance Committee. Duly seconded and carried. M• Proclamation from the Mayor reading as follows: WHEREAS, the National Conference of Christians and Jews has established the week of February 17-24, 1946 as Brotherhood Week and the President of the United States has called upon all citizens to observe this period; and WHEREAS, understanding among people of all faiths is essential to peace and is the foundation of American tradition; NOW THEREFORE, I - S.G. +Ingraham, as Mayor of the City of Evanston, do hereby proclaim the week of February 17th to February 24th as BROTHERHOOD WEEK IN'EVANSTON, and do urge all residents of our city to assist and cooperate in the programs and activities which have been planned. Alderman Brandt addressed the Council thanking the Mayor for making this proclamation, urged the citizens of Evanston to cooperate and expressed the hope that this movement would continue and grow larger each year as time went on. Moved that the proclamation be put in the minutes, that the Press be urged to give it full publicity. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain for the BUILDING COMMITTEE submitted application received from Mr. J.B. Sanderson of 2110 Harrison Street, requesting permission to remodel the story and one-half frame garage, formerly used for living quarters, on the rear of the property at 2108 Harrison Street. Committee on Buildings a• recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. ' Alderman Jourdain also submitted application re- ceived from Raymond Keeler requesting permission to move the two story frame residence from 927 Judson Avenue to 425 Lee .Street. The written consents of adjoining property owners have been ob- tained in accordance with the Building Code requirements. Committee on Buildings recommends'that this application be granted subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Works and the Building Commissioner, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman.Kimbark for the FINANCE COMMITTEE pre- sented and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COUNTY OF COOK AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR'THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1946 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1946. Total amount levied by this ordinance for all funds as itemized-- 41,182,452.37. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, Mac.Steven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion.unanimously carried. Alderman Kimbark submitted the following commun- ication.from the Investors Audit Company: "Reference is made to the contract with the City of Evanston, covering services as continuous auditor for the period from April 1, 1946 to March 31, 1947. We wish to offer our services for the above mentioned period on the basis of $5,200.00 per annum, payable monthly at the rate of $433.33. We assure you that we will render the same service as you have had in the past." The -Finance Committee has had two discussions on same and accord- ingly moved the acceptance of this proposal and that the City .contract with the Investors Audit Company to furnish continuous auditing service for year from April 1, 1946 to March 31, 1947, at rate of 65,200.00 payable monthly at,6433.330 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach,*Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimba.rk, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 9:00 o'clock P.M; Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds for the COMMITTEE ON LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS stated that a proposal has been received requesting foreclosure proceedings on delinquent special assessments against property on the south side of"Harrison Street between Green Bay Road and Prairie Avenue; and on the west side of Dodge Avenue 106 feet south of Simpson Street; and'on the north side of Brummel Street west of Dewey Avenue. This has been submitted to the Committee and unan- imously approved. The offer submitted complys with the 60% requirement and accordingly presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution covering the above tracts. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE presented and moved the approval'of a Plat of Weber's Re -subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and (except the south 11 feet) Lot 7, also the 16 foot former Public Alley,`vacated, lying west and south of the west and south lines of Lots 1 and 2 and lying east and north of the east and north lines of Lots 3 to 6 inclusive, in Block 1 in Tobey's Subdivision of the north 214 feet of Lot 4 (except the east 200.48 feet -thereof) in Francis H. Benson's Sub. of N. Part of the E 1/2 of the N.E. frac'l. 1/4 of .Section 24, T. 41 N. Range 13, East of the 3rd P.M. (being IN, property at the southeast corner of Wilder street and Wesley Avenue) in the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman MacSteven for the POLICE COMMITTEE sub- mitted reports from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting authority to advertise for a prefabricated metal building for the Testing lane, approximately 200feet x 40 feet, with a minimum clearance of 12 feet, in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the office of Commissioner of Public Works; also for automobile safety testing equipment as per specifications on file in the office of the Commissioner of Public Works, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the Purchasing Committee submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works listing two proposals received for new police cars. It is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to purchase 10 cars at prices and terms quoted by the low bidder, Vogeding Chevrolet Company, and charge to the proper account. It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to return the deposit check of the unsuccessful bidder at once and to return the deposit check of the successful bidder upon satisfactory delivery of the automobiles. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Police Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford .(15)s Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood also submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works listing proposals received covering renewal for one year from February 25, 1946 for public liability ($10/20,000 limits) and property damage ($5,000 limits) insuran.ce on city owned and operated vehicles and equipment. It is recommended that the City Council accept the proposal of E.W. Janicki, agent for the Yorkshire Indemnity Company of New York for $1,096.90'premium for public liability and property damage coverage. This has the approval of the Purchasing Committee and moved acceptance of bid of E.W. Janicki, agent for Yorkshire Indemnity Company. Motion seconded by Alderman Bersbach. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway,.Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood also submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works listing four identical bids received covering fire insurance on city owned and operated vehicles and equipment. It is recommended that.the fire insurance be awarded to Bardford Gill of Moore, Ca--% Lyman & Hubbard for the Hartford Fire Insurance Company, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Bersbach. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Jourdain for the RELIEF COMMITTEE sub- mitted bills of the Relief Organization in amount.of $317.38 and moved that the Township Supervisor -be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Bersbach for the ZONING COMMITTEE sub- mitted application received from John E. .Schmit requesting permission to convert the two story frame garage on the rear of his property at 1030-32 Ashland Avenue so that it may be used as living quarters by a returned service man and his wife. Committee on Zoning recommends that this application be granted, and so.moved. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS; Alderman Hemenway of the First Ward spoke of the No Parking signs in front of the Red Cross building at 617 Davis Street, and moved a reference to the Traffic Engineer to determine whether these signs are really needed now. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds of the Second Ward stated that he noticed in the business district of Evanston that there are a large number of cars parking double, which creates a traffic hazard. Moved a reference to the Police Department to see if that can be stopped. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark of the Third Ward stated he had 4 received a complaint from a First Warder relative to bus stop which should be re -instated at the northwest corner of Greenwood'Street and Chicago Avenue, northbound, and referred this to the Bus Company for action. Alderman Corcoran of*the Seventh Ward referred to insurance bid just let covering public liability with $10/20,000 limits, stating this matter is serious enough at the present time to give some consideration as to whether or not that amount is sufficient. Moved a reference to the Corporation Counsel and the C t i Commissioner of Public Works to consider same. Alderman Bersbach in seconding the motion stated it should be raised to $100/200,000. Motion carried. Alderman Hungerford of the Eighth Ward stated he i had received complaints about the condition of the Dodge Avenue "L" station,bein�; covered with broken bottles and glass over the stair R way. Moved a reference to the Public'Utilities Committee and the t Elevated Company to clean up that station. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointment -of name previously introduced: Guy.Caselberry, Special Police - 6 months renewal Alderman Rubin moved that this appointment be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation atthe next meeting of the City Council: Paul M.. Doepel, Special Police - 6 months James Brass, " " 6 " For Council records, Chief of Police Ekman has announced that the probationary period has been extended for another 60 day period for the following patrolmen: William P. Labbe, Elmer M. Dorband', Joseph N. Waller, Upon motion. duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10 : 30 P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk • Evanston, Illinois City Hall • February 25, 1946 Regular Meeting of the City Council held February 25, 1946, convening at 10:30 P.M. PRESENT; (15) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway Barber Reynolds Kimbark n Mogg MacSteven " James " Jourdain it Rubin Brandt Corcoran Harwood " Thoma " Hungerf ord ABSENT; (1)• " Emery , Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the Minutes of Meeting held February 18, 1946, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following; Communication .State of Illinois approving resolution passed by'the City Council on January 28, 1946 appropriating motor fuel tax funds for maintenance of various arterial streets, State -aid Routes, S.B.I.,Routes and Federal -aid Routes for the year ending December 31, 1946. Alderman James moved same be,referred to the Commissioner of Public Works and the Street Committee, Duly seconded and carried. Communication Wm. N. Erickson, County Commissioner advising; in response to request for a general registration, day before the Primary, that the County Clerk had not made provisions.for such a registration., Notice State of Illinois advising that our allotment of Motor Fuel.Tax for the month of January, 1946 is $8,275.12. Alderman Rubin moved same be referred to the Commissioner of Public Works and the Street Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain for the BUILDING COMMITTEE sub- mitted application received from Austin Abernathy requesting per- mission to build a two car garage with living quarters on the second floor on the rear of his property at 1322 Hinman Avenue to be used by his son who is -a returned service man. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain also submitted application received from John Ware requesting permission to build a four car brick garage with living quarters on the second floor on the rear of the property at the southwest corner of Leland Avenue and Lyons Street. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain also submitted an application, together with the frontage 'consents required by law, received from. J.H. Bryant requesting permission to move a 12 story residence from the rear of 2311 Prairie Avenue to 1916 Foster Street. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, subject.to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Works, and subject to the ownerfs agreement to make such changes and improvements in the ex- terior of the residence as will make it attractive and an improvement to the neighborhood, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain also submitted application received from Walter M. Mitchell requesting permission to move a one story frame cottage from 1120 Washington Street to 2038 Dodge Avenue. Committee on Buildings recommends that the City Council approve .the permit to move this building subject to the filing of the frontage consents required by law, and the approval of the Commissioner of Public Works as to the use of city streets; and subject to the ownerts agreement to make such changes and improvements in the exterior as will make the building attractive and an improvement to the neigh- borhood, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark for the FINANCE COMMITTEE pre- sented and moved the payment of the following bills, and.that the proper charges and transfers be authorized; Building Department $122.64 City, Clerk ' s Office 20.43 City Collector's Office 130.10 City Hall Building 701.24 City Hall Building 300.00 City Treasurerts Office 102.38 Civil Service Commission 81.31 Contingent Fund 352:35 Contingent Fund 51.00 Federal Allotment Architectural services 1,000.60 Fire Department 942.06 Garbage Department 895.33 Health Department 12037.07 Health Department, 100.00 Legal Department 36.97 Miscellaneous Fund 47.•92. Motor Fuel Tax Account 30204.41 Municipal -Building 51'835.88 Municipal Court 250.56 Park Department 948.13 . Playground Department 427.30 Police Department, 1:615.73 .-Police Department 36.,53 Public. Works Department 336.51 Public Works Department 6.49 Salaries of City Officers Fund 2.98 Special Salvage Account 245,83 Street & Bridge Department 14,678.25 :Pumping Station 2:629.97 Filtration -Plant 1,474.78 Water Mains Bureau 368,50 Water Meter Bureau 76.70. . Fire Department 9.13 Water Department ll.32. Municipal Building Acct. 341.00 Municipal Building Acct.',952.00 Miscellaneous Fund 39.63, Miscellaneous Fund 19.03 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, James, MacSteven, ,Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted° and. moved the payment of the following temporary payrolls to.be paid March 1, 1946, same to be charged to the proper accounts; Police Department -Public Playgrounds Dept. Street & Bridge Repair Dept. Civil Service Commission Small Parks•Department Public Works Department City Hall Building City Hall Building Water Department Water Department Public Works Dept. -Sewer Mot ion'seconded by Alderman Harwood. $571.91. 286.65 7,444.74- 54.00 1,713.90 ; 289.52 19.80 2.25 30,96 493.79 431.70 Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, Mac"Steven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds,.Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13); Voting nay.none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark submitted.' report from the City Treasurer advising that in accordance with authority conferred upon them at a -meeting of the City'Council.held December 26, 1945, the Mayor, .the City Treasurer and.the City Comptroller paid payrolls on February 7, 1946 in amount of $11-988.48. Alderman Kimbark moved approval of said action. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, M MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay.none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark also presente.d,and moved the payment of . the following bills: Chicago Regional Planning Assn. for Municipal Membership, dues year ending December 31, 1946..•.$50.00 United States Conference of Mayors Service fees for 1946 ...250.00 Illinois,Municipal League, annual dues for year ending December 31, 1946 ...262. Motion seconded by Alde.rman.Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Harwood, Corcoran, -Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber,-Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. .Alderman Kimbark submitted the following requests for vehicle tax refunds: Arthur Heimberg, 1558 Dewey Avenue (now of Kouts, Indiana) purchased 1946 vehicle license #3070 on January 15 for $5. Has since moved to Indiana. Recommend refund of $5 less 50¢ charge. J.W. Johnson, 2109 Central Park Avenue, purchased 1946 vehicle license #662 for $10 over'35 HP. The car has less than 35 HP and license and sticker have been returned and new license issued. Recommend refund of $5. Thomas Lord, 1583 Ashland Avenue purchased 1946 vehicle license #1307 for $5 on January 3, 1946, He recently transferred title of car. to his daughter who purchased another -license. Recommend refund of $4.50. Nicholas.J. Molitor,. 1610 Monroe Street urchased 1946 vehicle -license #3984 on January 23 for 5. He has since sold the car and returned license and sticker. Re. c ommend refund of $2.50 Frances Siegele of 2837 Park Place purchased vehicle license #2666 for $5. The garage man also purchased. license #5135 for the same car. License #2666 and sticker have been returned. Recommend refund of $5. Alderman Kimbark moved approval of recommendations for refunds as above. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted report from the City Collector advising that Frans V. Ekstrom purchased 1946 vehicle license #4062 for $5 on January 24 from 1020 Chicago Avenue. This is his business address. He lives in Chicago and garages the car there.. Chicago is demanding that he buy a vehicle license so he has 691 returned Evanston license and sticker with a request for a refund. The Finance Committee recommends this request be denied, and so moved., Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted the following report from the Building Commissioner: "The attached check, bill and letter were received today in connection with the annual permit fee for the storage of fuel oil at 1710 Lyons Street by the Petroleum Heat and Power Company. The letter tenders a check in the amount of $75 which is one-half of the annual fee and states that the company will vacate the pyoperty in question on or before June 30, 1946.. Under the circumstances I recommend that I be authorized to accept this payment for the first half 'of the year and that the balance of the bill be cancelled." Alderman Kimbark so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jou`rdain, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to prepare necessary letter to procure or solicit bids for sale of Tax Anticipation Warrants issued against the 1946 tax levy. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that.the Council convene as of 9:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran submitted communication from The American Legion, Evanston Post No. 42 requesting permission to hold their annual Poppy Day sale of poppies on Monday, May 27, 1946. The Judiciary Committee has considered this request and recommends permit be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds for the LOCAL IMPROVEMENT:. COM- MITTEE stated a proposal has been received requesting foreclosure proceedings on delinquent special assessments on vacant property located at the northeast corner of Seward Street and Dewey Avenue and also four (4) lots on the east side of the 2400 block of Cowper Avenue. Minimum bid has been submitted which meets the 60% formula. This proposal has received the approval of the entire committee and proper resolution has been prepared. Accordingly presented and moved the adoption of resolution authorizing the Corporation Counsel to institute said proceedings. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds stated that once again it will be necessary for the Council to give a lot of time and thought to our Evanston sewer problem, and called a meeting of the Local Im- provement Committee for next Monday night, which will probably be followed by. a Committee Meeting of the lihole. Alderman MacSteven-for the.POLICE COMMITTEE sub- mitted report from the Traffic Engineer relative'to reference made re: loading zone at 615 Davis Street in front of the Red Cross building. This loading zone was created as a war measure. The Red Cross has now leased its first floor to private business interest and no longer have any use for same. It was agreed at the time, that the loading zone would be for the duration only. It is rec- ommended that this loading zone now be abolished, -and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Brandt for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COM- MITTEE reported that the Commissioner of Public Works made a survey of the furniture necessary for the New Municipal Building and the committee considered this tonight and unanimously authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to advertise for bids for new office furniture for the New Municipal Building, a list of which is on file _in the office of the Commissioner of Public Works, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds for the PUBLIC UTILITIES COM- MITTEE submitted report from the City Traffic Engineer re: reference of AldermanKimbark relative to the bus loading zone at Greenwood Street and Chicago Avenue. Formerly it was a constant source of accidents caused by buses stopping and loading and adding this bus stop now would make two bus stops within the same block. Therefore, it is recommended that the addition of this bus stop be denied, and so moved. 'This was approved by the Commissioner of Public Works and the Traffic Engineer. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds also submitted the following report from the City Traffic Engineer re: bus parking after midnight on Chancellor Street with motors running: "I have contacted Mr. Bergsland, General Manager of the Evanston Bus Co. relative to the above mentioned situation. He informs me that the last buses go into the barn about 2:00 A.M. and they must enter the barn in the rear, which is at Chancellor Street. Also, recently they had occasion to load the cinder trucks to cinder the streets during the early morning 693 hours, and their cinder pile is located just off of Chancellor Street at the rear of the bus barn. Operations, could hardly be helped. However, he says he will have his mechanics cease parking buses on Chancellor Street with the motors running during the early morning hours, while some are being repaired and serviced, and that he will do his best to alleviate noise and nuisance at 'this location." Alderman Reynolds moved the adoption of the above report. buly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works regarding reference to cost of increased premium for increased limits on bodily injury in our liability policy covering our automobile fleet, and recommending that the amount of coverage be increased to 141100/200,000 at an increased annual premium of $99.66. This added to the premium of $1096.90 will make the total $1,196.56. This has the approval of the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13); Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Barber for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Organization in amount of $837.46 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerf ord, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, MacSteven, Mogg, Kimbark, Reynolds,'Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13); Voting nay none. ✓ Motion carried. Alderman Bersbach for the ZONING COMYIITTEE sub- mitted a report of the Committee relative to communication 'received from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding an appeal filed by Mrs. Ross Twichell for a variation from the use regulations of the zoning ordinance in connection with the buildings at 15540 1560 and 1564 Asbury Avenue and 1223 Grove Street. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends the following; 1. Mrs. Twichell be permitted to continue the operation of the building at 1554 Asbury Avenue as a convales- cent home, subject to the provisions and regulations of the ordinances of the City of Evanston governing such buildings; 2. the use of the building at 1560 Asbury Avenue as a convalescent home be permitted, subject to the reg- ulations mentioned above, until February 5, 1947, and no longer; If l_ 3. the appeal for permission to use the buildings at 1564 Asbury Avenue and 1223 Grove Street for con- valescent homes be denied. Committee on Zoning recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Zoning Board, and so moved. )Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Hungerford, Harwood, Corcoran, Brandt, Rubin, Jourdain, IVIacSteven,'Pdogg, Kimbark, Reynolds, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Bersbach also submitted a report of the committee relative to communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending the granting of an appeal filed by Ivlr. A.G. Willis fo"r a' variation from the front yard regulations of the zoning ordinance to permit buildings to be erected on the north side of Dempster Street between Dewey Avenue and the alley to the east to be placed twenty feet back from the front property line instead of twenty-seven feet, as is required by the ordinance. Committee on Zoning recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Zoning Board and grant thi's appeal, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Bersbach also submitted a report of -the Committee'relative to communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending the granting of an appeal filed by Mr.. Fred Flader for a variation from the rear yard requirements of the zoning ordinance to permit the construction of a one story brick or concrete block addition on the west side of his property at 1918-20 Harrison Street so located as to have its rear or south wall on the south line of the property. Committee on Zoning recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Zoning Board and grant this appeal, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Harwood of the Seventh Ward stated that as the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R.R. have completed their right-of-way and brought this fine improvement to a conclusion after so many years, he again called attention to the possibility of getting new stations at Noyes Street and Foster Street. These old stations are very bad and now that the war is over he hoped we can get new stations before very long. 695 UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINES —.. Mayor. Ingraham made the following appointments of,names previously introduced: Paul,M. Doepel, Special Police - 6 months James M. Brass, rr rr 6 rr $klderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and,.carried. Mayor •Ingraham 'introduced the following names for • confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council; Charles H. Bullock, Special Police - 6 months. Michael B . Cyc on, rr rr 6 rr Mayor Ingraham appointed the following as members of the Parking Meter Committee: Alderman Corcoran Alderman James Alderman Kimbark Z.A. Faulkner Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 11:05 P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk, Evanston,'Illinois City Halli. March 4, 1946 ,Regular Meeting of the City Council held March 4, 1946, convening at 9:30 P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach rr Hemenway !' Barber " Reynolds r' Kimbark n Mogg rr Mac.Steven• ' James Jourdain F rr Rubin " Brandt " Emery Corcoran " Harwood Thoma !' Hun ge rf o rd ABSENT: None.. Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman James moved that the Minutes of Meeting held February 25, 1946, be amended as follows: Page 7 - where Mayor Ingraham appointed a'.Special Committee on Parking Meters, be changed to read Special Committee on Solution of Parking Problems in Business Districts. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Two Petitions, one containing 488 signatures and one containing 2979 signatures, making a total of 3467 names, going on record as being opposed to the erection of an obelisk in Fountain Square as proposed by the War Memorial Committee. Alderman Kimbark moved same be referred to the War Memorial Committee and the -City Planning Commission. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain for the BUILDING COMMITTEE submitted application received from Northwestern University re- questing permission to use the, building at the southwest corner of Orrington Avenue and Clark Street for the Admissions Department. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdairi also submitted an application received from G.K. Hall requesting permission to move a one story frame sandwich shop from 825 to 735 Howard Street and to continue the use of the building for the same purpose at the new location. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Kimbark for the FINANCE COMMITTEE sub- mitted the following report from the Commissioner of Public Works: "Item No. 655 has $8,500 left for the purchase of two garbage trucks. These trucks will cost about 4600 more. Mr. Smedberg has agreed that he would eliminate the three snow plows and the spreader. I suggest that you concur in this recommen- dation. We will not buy these items unless it appears, in the fall, that there will be sufficient funds to cover their purchase." The Finance Committee recommends that the City Council concur in the.above recommendation, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted the following reports from the Building Commissioner. - "The garage at 717 Chicago Avenue has discontinued the sale of &asoline. This was done without notice to the Building Department so that the bills for 1946 included 717 Chicago Avenue. I recommend -that I be authorized to cancel the attached bill for 717 Chicago Avenue and void the permit." ALSO: 69/ "The Brady lfiotor Corporation, was billed in error for a filling station permit at 1624 Chicago Avenue. This property has changed hands since last year and gasoline is no longer being sold from the premises. I therefore recommend that I be authorized to cancel the bill amounting to $25 and void the permit for this address." Also: "The Pure Oil Company was billed in error for a filling stationpermit at 5UU Davis Street. These premises are now under lease to and being operated by Joseph Kaziny. I therefore recommend that I be authorized to cancel the bill amounting to $35 in the name of the Pure Oil Company and re -bill this amount to Mr. Joseph Kaziny." The Finance Committee recommends the approval of action as above, and so moved. N4otion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacBteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark stated that last week on February 25 the Finance Committee recommended a refund of $2.50 against vehicle license #3984 which was turned in by the purchaser because of the fact that he had sold his car. The Committee has received infor- mation that this person has in mind the purchasing of a new car some time in the future. Therefore, the Committee recommends that the Council rescind its action of February 25 in respect to refund of $2.50 and authorize the City Collector to return license #3984 to its owner so he will be able to use this license subject to the usual transfer arrangement when, as and if he purchases a new car, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Reynolds. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, Mac:Steven, James, Jourdain,, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark also submitted the following report from the Commissioner of Public Works: "In Account No. 408 the item "Meter Repairman at $180 per month" has a surplus of 4360. In'the months of January and February this man was not on the roll: He has returned from service and is on as of March 1, 1946. Account No. 410 covers two meter readers (two girls.), The service men employed in this department are'back and we are putting them back to work at $150 which is $8.50 per month more than budgeted for the girls. This will raise this amount $170 for the entire year. The surplus of $360 in No. 408 will more than offset this. It is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to make this exchange of funds, which does not increase the budget." Alderman Kimbark so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. 698 Alderman Kimbark presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution designating bank depositories for Thomas F. Airth, Collector of Taxes of Town of Evanston, as follows: First National Bank &Trust Co. Evanston, Illinois State Bank•& Trust Co. Evanston, Illinois Evanston Trust & Savings Bank, Evanston, Illinois Duly seconded and carried. - Alderman Kimbark also presented and moved the payment of the following bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: Building Department City Hall Building Contingent Fund Fire Department Health Department L Park Department Playground Department. Police Department, Public Works Department Salaries of City Officers Street. & Bridge Department Pumping :Station Filtration Plant Water Mains Bureau IIVater Meter Bureau City Hall Building $26.55- 9.50 20.15 88.60 746,81 50:66 229:93 247.02 25.69 60 782:69 264.26 142:94 21.00 515:69 300.00 Ll Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, Mac:Steven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood', Thoma and Hungerford (i5): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Kimbark also presented and moved the payment of the following supplemental payrolls, same to be charged to the proper accounts: Street & Bridge Department $81.00 Sewer Department 46.44 Motion seconded by'Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hungerford for the FIRE COMMITTEE pre- sented the Annual -Report of the -Fire Marshal of the City of Evanston, Fire Department for year ending December 31,- 1945. He called attention to the following facts: The Department responded to 606 alarms during the year a decrease �of 123 for the previous year. Of this number 65 were false alarms. The Department has been considerably under -manned but -several have come back from the service. In 1945 was the lowest year in fire losses. The Department was called out for 30 Pulmotor cases and 17 lives were saved. . One of the most significant things they have done this year was the inspection made on 14 convalescent homes, which resulted in a new ordinance regulating same. The Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief in conjunction with the Health and Building Departments who AM participated in this survey should be especially thanked. The Auxiliary Fire Department was disbanded on June 1, 1945, and while they .suggested that it might be well for them to continue it -was refused-, due to legal problems involved. However, on July 16', 1945 the Chief awarded a certificate of merit to each member of the Auxiliary Fire Department in testimony of their unselfish service during the ear. There are�some pieces of equipment 27 to 28 years old, and some consideration must be given next year in the budget. for replace- ment of some of this old equipment. The - Chief is to be commended for the excellent work of the Department. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 9:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds for 'the LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS COM- MITTEE stated a proposal requesting foreclosure proceedings on de- linquent special assessments has been received against property on the east side of Lincolnwood Drive between Isabella and Thayer Streets, which proposal meets the 60% formula. This has been approved by the Committee and proper resolution authorizing it has been prepared. Accordingly moved the adoption of a Resolution authorizing said proceedings. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds also stated that a proposal has been received requesting foreclosure proceedings on delinquent special assessments in connection with property on the west side of Wesley Avenue between Kirk and Mulford Streets$ which proposal meets the 60% formula. Accordingly presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution authorizing said proceedings. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Reynolds also stated that a proposal has been received requesting foreclosure proceedings on delinquent special assessments in connection.with property at 1433 Pitner Avenue. 'This also meets with the 60% formula and proper resolution has been pre- pared. In connection with this particular piece of property there is a very old dilapidated shack on the property so that it is not completely clear. The owner of the property has indicated same will be torn down if this is passed. Accordingly presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution authorizing said proceedings. Duly seconded and carried. ` Alderman MacSteven for the POLICE COMMITTEE sub- mitted the Annual Report of the Police Department for the year ending "December 31, 1945. Alderman MacSteven reported that due to wartime conditions, police training and instruction work were curtailed during the entire year of 1945 with the exception of target practice with small arms, machine guns, etc. The Emergency Police Division which now numbers approximately 175 members has proved its value to the 00 City during the War years, and is being retained. Alderman MacSteven stated that it cannot be expressed in words What we owe the Auxiliary Police. The Municipal Testing Lane was reinstated .September 17, 1945. In 1945 the City of Evanston enjoyed a full year without a traffic fatality. Alderman MacSteven stated we should be very proud of our Police Department. Alderman Brandt for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE reported that next Monday evening at 8 o'clock the Committee will meet with the architects and the landscape advisor, regarding the selection of woodwork, furniture, etc. and some of the landscaping. All Aldermen are invited to attend. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE stated that about three weeks ago Mr. Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald & Karsten appeared before the Volice Committee and advised that he was unable to continue ambulance service under the present arrangement. Two propositions were submitted but- as our budget did not permit the accepting of'the first proposition and the new ambulance could not be purchased until next year, the Committee thought it advisable to take the second proposition. Accordingly it is recommended that the Mayor be authorized to enter into an agreement with Fitzgerald & Karsten, in accordance with their -No. 2 proposal dated January 28, 1946, expenditure to be charged to item No. 248, and so moved, Motion seconded by Alderman P.4acSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Commis- sioner of Public Works listing two proposals received for furnishing two garbage. trucks with special bodies for the Garbage Department. It was found that trucks from Diamond T Motor Car Co. did not meet specifications requiring cab -over -engine design. It is recommended that the contract to furnish two trucks and two Elgin bodies be awarded to the Evanston Mack Truck Service and Sales Co. at price of $9,105.00 and charge to account No. 655. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Street Committee and the Purchasing Committee. It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to return the deposit checks of the unsuccessful bidders at once and to return the deposit checks of the successful bidder upon satisfactory delivery of equipment, and so moved. Motion seconded 701 by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma.and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Jourdain for the RELIEF COM114ITTEE' submitted bills of the Relief Organization in amount of $323.41 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Reynolds, Kimbark, Mogg, MacSteven, James, Jourdain, Rubin, Brandt, Emery; Corcoran, Harwood, Thorla and Hungerford (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE submitted Petition addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Clayton Mark & Co. and moved same be referred to the Street Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted request from the Commis- sioner of Public Works for authority to advertise for bids for a heavy duty power grader for use in the Street Department, and moved that the Commissioner be granted this authority. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Jourdain fora the BUILDING C014MITTEE sub- mitted application received from Irvin A. Blietz requesting permission to use 8 inch masonry walls on the third floor of the three story apartment building to be erected on the north side of Central Street between Ewing Avenue and Bennett Avenue, instead of 12 inch as is required by the Building Code. At the request of the Aldermen of the Ward this request is held over until next week. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Brandt of the Sixth Ward stated.that a serious accident occured last week at Lincolnwood Drive and Grant Street, which is the third 'accident within a short period. This is due to speeding down Lincolnwood Drive. Move d a reference to the Mayor and Chief of Police to see if patrolmen can be put on for a -week at that corner to try and catch some of those speeders. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward stated he had re- ceived complaints on the smoke condition at 716 Brummel Street. This particular owner lives out of town and burns a cheap grade of coal. Mover a reference to the Building Commissioner and Health Commissioner to contact the owner.regarding this huisance. Duly seconded and carried. 702 U Alderman Hungerford of the Eighth Ward stated he had received.complaints_about the dump odor. Also that papers were scattered around<the place for several blocks. Moved a reference to the, Commissioner of Public Works to take care of this situation. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James of the Fourth Ward moved a reference to the Public Utilities Committee re; Communication received from residents in the southwestpart of town, The people west of Dodge Avenue around Madison and Monroe Streets are petitioning the Council to see whether or not additional bus service can be obtained for'that section. They made application for additional service: in 1942 but for obvious reasons .their re- quest could not.be complied with. They feel the situation has changed materially and necessity for additional bus service has been greatly aggravated'by the new homes there and the people are desirous of some relief. If .they cannot establish a regular route to serve the people as regularly as they do -in other sections of town, it would seem reasonable that some plan might be established whereby limited scheduled service could be given 'to that part of town." Duly seconded and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:. Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced; Michael Cycon, Special Police - 6 months Charles Bullock, " " 6 it Alderman Rubin moved'that,these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council; William Epp, .Special Police - 6 months. Harry E. Meyers, " " 6 It Peter Kreutzer, It tr 6 ". renewal Richard J. Roth, it it " " if For Council records, Chief of Police Ekman has announced that as of March 1, 1946 Edgar F. Fellows has been sworn. in as . Sergeant of Police,. Chief.of Police Ekman has also announced that'the probationary period for the following patrolmen has been extended for another 60 day period; James L. Getchius, Elmer Jantho, John P. Schmidt, William C. Fleming Also the following have been sworn in as Probationary Patrolmen for a 60 day period;. Robert J. Witt, Eugene T. Perrin, Roger J. Shahan, V1 Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10;05 P.M. Edward .W. Bell, City Clerk