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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-10-02-1950Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building October 2, 1950 Regular Meeting. of the City Council held October 2, 1950, convening at 9:05 o'clock P.M., PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway " Barber " Soule " Mogg " L. Mitchell " MacSteven " James " Rubin " Beck " J. Mitchell " Christensen " Corcoran " Harwood . " Thoma . Rolfes ABSENT: None r., Mayor Ingraham ,presiding. Alderman Hemenway moved that the minutes of meeting held September 25, 1950, be approved with the following correction: Page 2 - paragraph 3 should read "balance`due on the Central Street and Stewart Avenue parking lot should be $9,800 instead of $10,000." Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Hemenway for the FINANCE COMMITTEE presented and moved the payment of the followinq bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: Building Department $30.00 City Clerk's Office 42.57 Contingent Fund 33.30 Fire Department 338.33 Garbage Department 32.05 Health Department 108.55 Municipal Court 56.33 Parking Meter Account 322.71 Playground Department 107.31 Police Department 261.53 Public Works Department 183.40 ' Street & Bridge Department 144,713.09 Pumping Station 10.68 Filtration Plant 2,392.36 Water Mains Division 122.53 Water Meter Division 572.61 Motion 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. rt / d,7 �* Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following temporary payrolls to be paid October 6 and October 15, 1950, same to be charged to the proper accounts: Street & Bridge Repair Dept. $101370.31 Street & Bridge Repair Dept, 98.73 Civil Service Commission 240.00 Civil Service Commission 225.00 Public Works Dept. -Sewer 356.40 Public Works Dept. -Sewer 10..80 Water Mains Division 567.20 Water Department 123.20 Park Department 59.00 Park Department 2,688.05 Playground Department 207.50 City Collector's Office 83.75 Parking Meter Account 136.40 Public Works Department 526.04 Municipal Building 372.50 Park Department 245.00 Police, Fire.& Court Bldg. 256.50 Street & Bridge Repair Dept. 325.00 Municipal Building 372.50 Park Department 245.00 Police, Fire & Court Bldg. 256.50 Street & Bridge Repair Dept. 325.00 Miscellaneous Fund .23.96 Police Department 1,299.50 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 Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway submitted report from the City Collector stating that on September 19, 1950 Clara S. Anthony of 360 Ridge Avenue purchased vehicle license #18591 for a Chevrolet and was charged $5. She should have paid $2.50 for the half year so is entitled to a refund of $2.50. Alderman Hemenway so moved. 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 Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway stated that it is with a great deal of pleasure that he submits the following report from the ,City Treasurer,•Thomas F. Airth: "Enclosed herewith is final report on the 1949 tax collection. , You will note the first collection, was $2,,818,927,.88 and' the second $1,347,201.82 for a grand total of $4,166,129.70." This amount is an all time high for a local collection and a, great many people deserve a lot of credit for this record .. my many regular and part time help who worked with full enthusiasm, at time serving long hours, and the people who C 1 1 049 cooperated so nicely in response to our various appeals through letters, telephone and personal calls. You will also note that the total commissions this year are $69,521.96 or approximately $10,50,0 more than the all time high of last. year. A duplicate of this report is going to our auditor, Mr. Lawrence for his audit." Alderman Hemenway also stated that the City Treasurer and all the department heads who worked with him, also the people who paid their bills are to be highly commended and we are very thankful for this report. r, Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 8:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran presented and moved the adoption of the following resolution: -, RESOLUTION =.� Upon the occasion.of the death of Fire Marshal ALBERT N. HOFSTETTER WHEREAS, ALBERT N. HOFSTETTER, Fire Marshal of the City of Evanston,•passed away September 24, 1950, and WHEREAS, ALBERT N. HOFSTETTER, enlisted in the Evanston Fire Department as a Private in 1901, became a lieutenant on February 1, 1903, was appointed Fire Marshal on March 11, 1914, and has served the City of Evanston continuously in this capacity since that date; and WHEREAS, during his•forty-nine years of service with the Fire Department, Chief Hofstetter has rendered service to the City of Evanston far beyond the ordinary duties of the offices which he held and has contributed much to the efficiency of the said Department, and, WHEREAS, in the death of ALBERT N. HOFSTETTER, the City of Evanston has,lost a valued and dependable executive and a most worthy citizen; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by.the City Council of the City of Evanston, that in behalf of its members, the Mayor, and the citizens of the City., of Evanston, sincere regret hereby be expressed upon the occasion of the death of Fire Marshal ALBERT N. HOFSTETTER., BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the permanent records of the City of Evanston and tha a copy thereof signed by the Mayor and attested by the Cite Clerk be presented to the members of his bereaved family. Adopted by a rising vote,. Alderman Beck for the . LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS COTjUAITTEE submitted the following report from the Commissioner of Public Works: "The property owners abutting on the alley east of Bennett Avenue between Simpson Street and Payne Street have come to an agreement to pave this alley by private contrac.. The City owns the park at the northeast corner of Bennett Avenue and Simpson Street, which has a frontage of about 120 feet on the alley. The City is asked to agree to oav its share of this or000sed local improvement, amounting to approximately $1,200. it is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to inform -the property owners that the City of Evanston will participate in this improvement as requested." 00 Alderman Beck stated this matter was taken up with the Committee and same was approved, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Hemenwayy. 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 Berber for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE moved that the Council meet as a Committee of the Whole. Duly seconded and carried. WHEN COUNCIL RECONVENED: Alderman Barber for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE reported that Hugh McLennan and Margaret McLennan have offered to sell the premises at 1015 Lake Street to the City for $16,500. This offer has been received as the result of negotiations carried on by the Mayor. The Council considered this matter while meeting as a Committee of the Aldermen and it is their recommendation that this offer be accepted., Accordingly moved that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract for the purchase of this property for the sum of $16,500, rents, taxes and insurance to be pro -rated as of date of delivery of deed, said contract to be approved as to form by the Corporation Counsel, that an earnest money check for $500, payable to Hugh McLennan and Margaret McLennan be authorized at this time, same to be charged to account ##339. Motion seconded by Alderman Soule. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Barber asked for a meeting of the Public Buildings Committee next Monday, October 9, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Alderman L. Mitchell asked for a meeting of the Public Utilities Committee next Monday, October 9, 1950, immediately following meeting of the Public Buildings Committee. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted the following report,from the Commissioner of Public Works: "The low voltage switch qear in the new filter plant needed certain revisions before it could be used. The electrical subcontractor on the job was engaged to make the necessary revisions on a time and material basis. The work is now completed and amounts to $478.34. Our engineers believe that part of this cost can be recovered from the Allis Chalmers Company, makers of the switch gear, and are negotiating with them now. In the meantime, it is recommended that the bill for the work submitted by Dooley - Stu Arnaud Company be paid and charged to the Water Revenue Bond Account." This has the.approval of the.Chairman of the Water Committee and the Purchasing Committee and the aldermen in Committee, of the Whole, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood advised the Council that in accordance with authority granted.on September 25, 1950, to purchase 1,000 feet of Underwriters' fire hose, the order was placed with the low bidder, The General Detroit Corporation, and the.expenditure, $1,150 charged to account No. 168. :P Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $447.32 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen,\Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James fob the STREET COMMITTEE submitted copy of Estimate No. 1 Semi-final in the amount of $42,000 due Arcole Midwest Corporation for work done on Section 40-CS. re- surfacing portions of Chicago Avenue, Custer Avenue .and Orrington .Avenue. Moved approval for payment of the estimate from funds furnished for this contract by the Illinois State Highway Depart- ment. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood., Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James submitted request from J.W. Miller, Director of Student Affairs, Northwestern University, for permission to use Lincoln Street between Sheridan Road and Orrington Avenue for the annual Freshman Pajama Race on Friday evening, October 6. This is consistent with requests that have been heretofore received and moved permit be granted. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James also submitted communication from 30;2 J.W. Miller, Director of Student Affairs, Northwestern University, requesting the usual annual permit for staging of the Homecoming parade and the blocking off of Or-rington Avenue .between Emerson Street and Lincoln Street from 1:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. on November 4, 1950. Accordingly moved that the permit be granted. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER CALL,OF WARDS: Alderman Barber of the 11 Second Ward made a, reference. to the Traffic Engineer and Traffic Enforcement Division of the Police Department, matter of speeding on Church Street, with the thought of putting in Slow signs on Ashland Avenue and Church Street. Alderman J. Mitchell of the Sixth Ward made a $PEG'• G�oiYt • oN /�.9RKIivy reference to the asking them to re -consider at their next meeting the timinq of parking meters on ,the Stewart Avenue and Central Street parking lot, stating a portion of the lot should be converted to the same parking meters as are on the street. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names ,previougl_y introduced John Nelson,, Special Police- 6 months renewal Luther W . Avery, " " 6 It It Dale Stempel, 6 It . " George C. Mueller, 6 It " George H. Marchessault, it " 6 If Grover Graham, It6 " Don R. Torres, If " 6 " Alderman Rubin moved that the above appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: Gustav B. Alm,* Special Police - 6 months renewal Ole Olson, 6 " Gene C: Wick, ,6 " Robert A. Jackson., 6 it" Carl G. Stuebe, 6 " Thomas Moore, " 6 " For Council records, Chief of Police Geishecker has announced that Albert L. Breitzman has been sworn in as Sergeant of Police effective October 1, 1950; and Bertram F. Schlenger as Sergeant of Police effective October 2, 1950, being certified for such appointment from the Civil Service List. Also, the probationary period for Patrolman Roy Hinze has been extended another 60 days.