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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES-1950-08-28-1950Kaj Aagaard, Norman B. Holmes, Paul Schultz, Daniel E. Kelly, Jr. Special Police - 6 months renewal li 6 11 11 " 60 days " 60 days Alderman Mogg moved that the above appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. For Council records, Chief of Police Geishecker has announced that the probationary period for Patrolman Mark Schwartzhoff has been extended another 60 days. Upon motion duly seanded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:30 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building P August 28, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held August 28, 1950, convening at 9:50 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (14) Alderman Bersbach Hemenway Barber " Soule Mogg L. Mitchell MacSteven " James Rubin J. Mitchell Christensen Harwood " Th oma Rolfes ABSENT: (2) Beck " Corcoran Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the minutes of meeting held August 21, 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. ,City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communication from Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, announcing meeting of the Delinquent Tax Committees on Thursday, September 7.th at 10:30 A.M. in Room 535 County, Building, to c,onsider guaranteed minimum bids on general tax and special assessment foreclosure. -,cases. Unless,a representative of the city is present, the committee will presume the city is entirely satisfied with the minimum bids presented in information sheets enclosed with letter. Alderman Rubin moved letter be referred to the Mayor 14 and Corporation Counsel. Duly seconded and carried. Postcard from State of Illinois Division of Highways stating Evanston's allotment -of Motor Fuel Tax for the month of July, 1950, is $18,035.16. Alderman James moved same be referred to Commissioner of Public Works and Streets Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Communication from Office of The Housinq Expediter, Chicago Area Rent Office, announcing openinq of local rent station at 1564 Sherman Avenue, which will be open to public from 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. each Wednesday, beginning August 23, 1950. Alderman Harwood moved communication be received and placed on file. Alderman John Mitchell for the BUILDING COMMITTEE submitted application received from Kroqer's Inc., requesting permission to erect an illuminated sign flat against the wall of their new store building at 1015 Howard Street. Committee on Buildings recommends application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Hemenway for the FINANCE COMMITTEE presented and moved the payment of the following bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: Building Department Contingent Fund Fire Department Garbage Department Health Department Miscellaneous Fund Municipal Building Park Department Parking Meter Account Playground Department Police Department Police Department Police, Fire & Court Building Public Works Department Salaries of City Officers Special Assessments Street & Bridge Department Filtration Plant, Water Mains Division Water Meter Division $52.10 44.60 98.76 756.21 100.89 3040.00 24.12 252.86 3002.50 150.25 1180.22 42.00 12.29 315.1,E .21 140.00 4846.80 507.82 244.72 876.52 Alderman Hemenway also included a supplemental payroll voucher f,or $15.00. Motion seconded by.Alderman Mogg. Voting aye,Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Rubin, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. 1 1 1 01-0 Alderman Hemenway indicated the note for $12,000 on Parking Lot #4 is due September 5, 1950, and moved a $2,C00 reduction. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Christensen, J..Mitchell, Rubin, James,, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway presented communication from the Building Commis,sion,er recommending a fee of $15.60 billed to Dallia Floors, Inc., be cancelled. Their electric sign at 3000 Central Street doe.s not project over public property and Mr. Buckles feels a permit fee for the sign cannot be collected. Alderman Hemenway moved fee,be cancelled and permit No. 6748 be voided. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Christensen., J. Mitchell, Rubin, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Thoma for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved the Council convene.as of 8:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma moved that the next official meeting of the City Council be held. Tuesday, September 5,' 1950. Duly seconded and carried. I Alderman Mogg for the PARKS COMMITTEE stated that the future location of the old fountain from Fountain Square has been the subject of discussion for some time now, and the Parks Committee recommends it be installed in the depressed area in the center of Merrick Park, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from Commissioner of Public Works stating Water Department needs new Laboratory stirring machine and recommending its purchase from the Omega Machine Co. for $240, the,expenditure to be charged to Account No. 403. Alderman Harwood so moved, and Alderman Rolfes seconded the motion. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Rubin, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from Commissioner of Public Works listing bids received for furnishing labor, material, equipment, and services necessary for painting the exterior of the Municipal,Building. It is recommenced that ,the Commissioner be authorized to enter into, a contract with Wm. S.. Alt & Company,, the low bidder, to furnish labor, material,equipment, and services necessary for painting the exterior at the bid price of $1539.00, the expenditure -to be charged to account No. 52. Authority is also requested to return checks of unsuccessful bidders and that of succ-essful bidder upon completion of contract. Alderman Harwood so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Rubin, James, Ma,cSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried,. Alderman Christensen for ,the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in the.. amount .of $701.79, and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Rubin, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay',none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREETS COMMITTEE presented report from Commissioner of Public Works with attached copy of permit from Sanitary District of Chicago for a sewer connection in Lake Street at Brown Avenue to serve the Evanston Township High School. It is recommended that this permit be accepted by the City Council and the City Clerk be.directed to send an executed copy of the permit to the aforesaid Sanitary District of Chicago. Alderman James so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted request from Harrington Motors, Inc., for,permission to construct a driveway to serve a }used car lot at 1110 Chicago Avenue. It is recommended that a permit be granted for construction of -the driveway provided cost of encase- ment of the,street,light cables located on site of proposed driveway be borne by applicant, that a satisfactory bond }fie provided, and that all construction be done to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. Alderman James so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James presented and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN GIRARD AVENUE AND GARRISON AVENUE SOUTH OF ISABELLA STREET. Motion seconded by -Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Rubin, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Bersbach for the ZONING COMMITTEE stated that at the request of two members of the Council, action was held up last week on a zoning matter and he would again submit the report from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that the appeal of the First National Bank and Trust Company, as trustee, for a variation from the front and rear yard regulations of the zoning ordinance to C01 permit the erection of a one story store building so located on the property at the northeast corner of Central Street and Central Park Avenue, as to have a front yard of 10 feet and a rear yard of 15 feet, be granted, provided that the west 113 feet of said property be surfaced and maintained for parking purposes. A majority of the Zoning Committee recommend that the City Council concur in the recommendation, and Alderman Bersbach moved that the appeal be granted. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Alderman L. Mitchell asked whether the permit is for five years, and Alderman Bersbach said it is, and that the owner of the adjoining property has said the city may buy it at that time. Alderman L. Mitchell stated that he has given the matter a great deal of thought and he is going to vote no. His concern is not about where the matter comes up, but rather that there be some assurance in future cases of this kind that parking space will be permanently provided. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma,. Harwood, J. Mitchell, Rubin, James, MacSteven, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (12): Voting nay Aldermen Christensen and L. Mitchell (2): Motion carried. Alderman J. Mitchell remarked as he cast his vote that this property is zoned commercial and he can think of no better occupant for the spot than the present owner who is providing space for 48 cars. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward stated he continues to receive complaints about the many holes dug by the Ace Excavating Company, and wonders if there is not some way of stopping their "gopher operation" in the eighth ward. He -8 asks that permits be held up until this company fills in the holes they have dug, and moved a reference to the Corporation Counsel and the Building Commissioner. Motion seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma also referred to the Police Chief the matter of speeding on Custer Avenue. Alderman Harwood of the Seventh Ward brought up the matter of providing guards to safely conduct school children across Sherman Avenue at Foster Street. Mr. Faulkner has petitioned the state to put in lights at various intersections on Sherman Avenue, but until these are installed, Alderman Harwood moved a reference to the Mayor and the Police,Chief to provide guards during school hours. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman John Mitchell of the Sixth Ward said it has come to his attention that the Police Department does not have a stand-bv or auxiliary generator. He made a reference :to the Police Committee to study the possibility of acquiring one, or tying in with the Red Cross to get power in case of an emergency. He\proposed the possibility also of a direct line from the Water Works. Alderman James of the Fourth Ward stated a delegation had called on him at his home requesting that he apply to the Mayor and the Chief of,Police for protection at designated hours at the school crossing at Main Street and Ridge Avenue. Request is made despite the fact that stop and go lights are operating there. Parents of kindergarten children fear the antics of careless drivers, and Alderman James referred the matter to the Mayor and Chief of Police. Alderman James also stated that many people were confused relative to the status of rent control and were under a mistaken impression that the action taken by the City Council in continuing rent control was inconsistent with the resolution adopted. Requested Corporation Counsel, O.D. Buckles to make a statement relative thereto. Whereupon Mr. Buckles outlined the procedures of rent control and pointed out that there was no inconsistency or confusion in the action taken by the City Council. The press was asked to take note. Alderman Lyman Mitchell of the Third Ward referred to the Special Committee on Parking, the Judiciary Committee and the Corporation Counsel the matter of preparing an ordinance establishing the minimum amount of parking space to be provided in the construction of retail stores. Alderman Hemenway of the First Ward referred to the Judiciary Committee and the Corporation Counsel the preparation of a resolution upon the death of Edward K. Hardy. Alderman Bersbach of the First Ward said a condition exists in that ward that he wished to refer to the Mayor that he might pass it on to the proper persons. He made reference to the dirty and slovenly operations of the construction company working on the new Lytton Building. He felt they should certainly,be requested to change their methods'of operation to clean, orderly ones. 'UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: August Preuss, Special Police - 6 months renewal �- Edward Welsh, 6 " Eric Soderberg, " 6 It" x?` Anton Wilson, " 6 it" Q Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:25 o'clock P.M. 1 1 Edward W. Bell, City Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building September 5, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held September 5, 1950, convening at 9:30 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway ` Barber Soule " Mogg " L. Mitchell " MacSteven " James " Rubin it Beck J. Mitchell " Christensen Corcoran " Harwood " Thoma " Rolfes ABSENT: None Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the minutes of meeting held August 28, 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. 0� o City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communication from Dr. Dwiqht F. Clark, President Evanston Historical Society, commending the recent decision to place the fountain from Fountain Square in Merrick Park. He feels this priceless landmark will return to its duties as the central figure of local history in its new location, and the Historical Society purposes to supply a bronze plaque with a brief history of the fountain, that visitors may appreciate it. Letters in a similar vein were also received from Prof. James A. James of The John Richard Lindgren Foundation, and Mr, Clyde D. Foster, Chairman Quinlan and Tyson, Inc. Alderman Mogg moved the letters be received and placed on file. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman John Mitchell for the BUILDING COMMITTEE submitted application from Walter Woske, Jr. requesting permission to repair and renovate the one story frame dwel.linq on the rear of the property at 1226 Darrow Avenue and use same as his residence. Committee on Buildings recommends application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mitchell submitted application from Ralph Sundblad requesting permission to convert a chicken coop on the rear of the property at 811 Brown Avenue into a one story frame building 30 x 30 feet. This building is to be used to make concrete blocks from which Mr. Sundblad plans to build a house on the front of the lot. Committee on Buildings recommends application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried, Alderman MacSteven voting nay. Alderman MacSteven objects to granting permission because of new buildings going -up in the vicinity. Alderman Mitchell submitted application from Irvin A. , Blietz requesting permission to build ten f o6r-unit two story apartment buildings on the property on the west side of Dodge Avenue between Cleveland and Washington Streets. It is requested that these buildings be permitted to be built in conformity with the regulations of the new Chicago Building Code. Committee on Buildings recommends application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Hemenway for the FINANCE COMMITTEE presented and moved the payment of the following bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: 1 t-v r.r --y 1 Building Department City Clerk's Office City Collector's Office Civil Service Commission Contingent Fund Fire Department Health Department, Miscellaneous Fund Municipal Building Municipal Court Park Department Parking Meter Account Playground Department Police Department Public Works Department Street & Bridge Department Water Department Pumping Station Filtration Plant Water Mains Division Water Meter Division $ 4.51 48.00 7.50 2.91 114.45 179.62 272.�9 1497.95 605.60 15.00 821.00 273.24 139.96 482.18 405.15 4416.40 422.61 134.39 3338.33 220.72 1041.00 Alderman Mogg seconded the motion. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell_, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following temporary payrolls to be paid September 8 and September 15, 1950, same to be charged to the proper accounts: Municipal Building Park Department Police, Fire &•Court Building Street & Bridge Repair Fund Street & Bridge Repair Fund Street & Bridge Repair Fund Special Assessment Fund #k1207 Special Assessment Fund #1207 Park Department Park Department Public Works Department Water Mains Division Water Department Water Department Water Department Public Works -Maintenance Parking Meter Account Playground Department Playground Department Water Department Park Department $372.50 245.00 256.50 325.00 115.31 11142.46 68.13 205.00 3280.80 80.20 532.93 718.33 12.65 123.20 100.00 523.94 136.40 534.31 2354.06 116.,16 222.25 Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Folf-es (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway submitted report from Commissioner of Public Works relative to claim against Mr. C. Marye, 1138,Gak Avenue. for damaqes to a fire hydrant on November 24, 1945, in.the amount of $94.22. To date $75.00 has been paid on account, and City a AW Collector and City Attorney recommend balance of $19.22 be cancelled. Alderman Hemenway so moved and Alderman Rolfes seconded the motion. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell" MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved the Council convene as of 8:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg for the PARKS COMMITTEE submitted request from.Mr. Walter S. Shimer in behalf of the Mr. and Mrs-. Club of the Covenant Methodist Church for permission to use the ,Chandler -Leahy Park Field House on.Saturday, October 4, between the hours of 8:30 and 11:39 p.m. for,the purpose of conducting,a square dance. It is recommended that a permit be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg submitted Plat of Resubdivision of Lots 93, 94,, 95 and 96 in Hastings Addition to Evanston with (S.E.cor. colfax & Hastings) recommendation that Plat be approved by City Council with instruc- tions to City Clerk to complete certification. Alderman Mogg.so moved. Duly.seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg mentioned that the Evanston beach season for 1950 officially closed September 4 without a serious mishap or drowning occurring this season. The attendance was the lowest for the past ten years of recorded attendance, due to the low weather temperatures. $12,812.70 was collected for beach tokens, including tax. Alderman Lyman Mitchell for the PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE called a meeting of the members of the committee for next Monday evening, September 11, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. , Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING,COMMITTEE sub- mitted report from Commissioner of Public Works listing bids received for re -roofing the.old filtration plant. It is recommended that authorization be granted to accept the proposal of the low bidder, Esko,Roofinq Company to do this work in accordance with city s ecific%tonsiand proposal submitted, the expenditure to be k�charge ount 381. Alderman Hai -wood so moved, and Alderman 1 1 1 Rolfes seconded the motion. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from Commissioner of Public Works stating that Buildinq Department is in need of a ten column capacity electric adding machine. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase. Model 93100-5 adding machine from Remington Rand, Inc., for $319.50, the expenditure to be charged to item No. 84, and Alderman Harwood so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma -* and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from Commissioner of Public Works listing quotations received for rdsurfacing the east two tennis courts in Leahy Park and the paving of the basket- - - - ball court in the city park at Simpson Street and Bennett Avenue. It is recommended that the proposal of the low bidder, Dubois paving Co. be accepted at the unit prices submitted and in accordance with specifications; the cost for\resurfacinq the tennis courts approximately $2,225, to be charged to A-533, and the cost for paving the basketball courts, approximately $1372. to 42�3-, Alderman Harwood so moved and the motion was seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from Commissioner of Public Works listing bids received for furnishing coal require- ments for the year ending September 15, 1951 for the various city buildings. It is recommended that authority be granted to purchase the coal as follows: Coal "A" from Nilles Coal, Oil and Building Supplies; Coal "B" from Marquette Coal & Mining Company, Coal "C" from Evanston Fuel & Material Company, and that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with the above bidders at specified prices. Purchases will be charged to the proper accounts in the 1950 and 1951 budgets. It is further recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to return the deposit checks of the unsuccessful bidders immediately, and to return the deposit checks of the successful bidders upon the execution of the contract and the furnishing of a surety bond. Alderman Harwood so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Beck. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, Lyman Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from Commissioner of Public Works listing bids received for furnishing a snow loader. These bids were received in November, 1949 but were rejected pending an investigation of the relative performances of the several units. All have been seen in operation with the exception of the Sicard. The Barber -Greene loader is considered superior, and it is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to accept the proposal of the Barber -Greene Co. to furnish one Model 548-A Snow Loader for $11,733.60, the item to be charged to No. 608. Alderman Harwood so moved, and the motion was seconded by Alderman Thoma. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood mentioned that the manufacturer has furnished a snow loader without charge for two seasons' use. Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE sub- , , mitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $576.55 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Beck. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman John Mitchell of the Sixth Ward commented on the many flooded basements that result in his ward after rainy weather. He feels that some solution to the storm water relief sewer problem should be seriously sought after, especially now that the Fire and Police Departments and the City Hall are well housed and equipped. Before another wet season brings a possible epidemic of illness, he strongly urges consideration of the ten million dollar problem. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced: August,Preuss, Special Police - 6 months renewal. Edward Welsh, " " 6 " It Eric Soderberg, " It 6 of If Anton Wilson, " If 6 " " Alderman Rubin moved that the above appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation atthe next meeting of the City Council: Ray L. Dowdall, Member of the Civil Service Commission to succeed himself for a term of three years, expiring September 1, 1953 Dr. Henry J. Zettleman,) Members of Evanston Public Library Board to Mrs. Leon G. Kranz, ) succeed themselves for a term of r Mr. L.M. Nelson, Jr. ) three years, expiring July 1,, 1953 Dr. Oscar Chute, )Members of the Plan Commission to Mr. George J. Cyrus, succeed themselves for a term Dr. Elizabeth W. Hill, �of three years, expiring July- 15, Mr. Lawrence B. Perkins,) 1953. John E. White, Special Porte - 6 months renewal For Council records, Chief of Police Gei5hecker has announced that the probationary period for Patrolmen Edmund Nycz and Floyd Kwasniewski has been extended another 60 days. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:05 o'clock p.m. k , Edward W. Bell, - - City Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1