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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-10-09-1950A f- !T Do 0 Mayor Ingraham stated that according to Section 37-24, Article 37, Chapter 24 of Illinois Revised Statutes, 1949, an Electrical Commission is required and Section,1346 of our _ Building Code provides for the appointment of this Commission by the Mayor, subject to approval of the City Council. Mayor Ingraham presented for confirmation at the next meeting'of the City Council the following names as members of the Electrical Commission: Mr. Kenneth Reeling, Mr. Sam C. Wood, Mr. George Visel, Asst. Chief John Mersch Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 9:55 o'clock P.M. Edward W . Bell, City Clerk Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building October 9, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held October 9, 1950 convening at 9:35 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (15) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway - Barber Soule to Mogg to L. Mitchell It James " Rubin " Beck " J. Mitchell " Christensen to Corcoran " Harwood " Thoma " Rolfes ABSENT: (1) " MacSteven Alderman Corcoran moved that Alderman Bersbach be elected as Mayor pro tem during absence of Mayor Ingraham. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor pro tem,Sersbach presiding. Alderman Mogg moved that the minutes of meeting held October 2, 1950, be corrected to read as follows: Page 5 - 5th paragraph should read reference to the Special Committee on Parkinq instead of Park Committee. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communication American Municipal Association inviting Mayor and,Councilmen to attend its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 5, and 6. Alderman Mogg moved same be received and placed on file. Duly seconded and carried. .Alderman John Mitchell submitted application received from the Builders Lumber Co..requesting permission to erect a sign on the roof of the shed at 1001 Sherman Avenue. This sign will be four feet high and fifty feet wide and will be attached solidly to the roof of the shed. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be denied, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mitchell submitted application received from Hess Stone Company requesting permission to make two additions of frame construction to the existinq frame buildinqs owned and operated by the company at 646 Pitner Avenue. One would be 20 x 20 feet on the south,side and the other would be 20 x 70 feet on the north side of the existing buildings. Committee on Buildings rec- ommends that this application be granted,, and so moved. This has the approval of the Fire Marshal. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mitchell submitted application received from Lanteen Medical Laboratories requesting permission to erect a one story metal building 40 x 60 feet in ground area on the rear of their property at 2020 Greenwood Street to be used for storage purposes. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mitchell submitted application received from Obert Jewelers requesting permission to erect an electric sign projecting nine feet over the public'sidewalk at 569 Howard Street. The Building Code limits such projections to eight feet. After consideration the committee feels that this is a sign on which he had a permit and therefore recommends that this application be granted this time on a temoorary basis, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mitchell submitted application received from Edward Hanks requesting permission to move a two story building from 2548 Ridge Road to 1914 Dodge Avenue. The Building Code requires that the consent of the owners of a majority of the frontage on each side of the street where it is proposed to locate such building be obtained. Mr. Hanks has failed to obtain the necessary consents. This is more a matter of zoning rather than building, and committee recommends that this application be'denied, 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 $342.06 City Clerk's Office 29.05 City Collector's Office 71.81 City Treasurer!s Office 6.12 Civil Service Commission 61.00 Contingent Fund 637.35 Health Department 16.17 Health Department 65.89 Miscellaneous Fund 58856.77 Municipal Building 5.48 • Park'Department ' 540.74 `= Parking Meter Account 541,49 Police Department 593.37 x Police, Fire & Court Building 97.92 Public Works Department 413.42 Special Assessment Fund 359.85 Street & Bridge Department 20371.64 Pumping Station 177.87 Filtration Plant 493.86 Water Mains Division 132.53 Water Meter Division 10739.33 Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1948 28032.47 Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1948 350028.94 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes., Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell; Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none: Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following payrolls to be paid October 13 and October 30, 1950, same to be charged to the proper accounts: Park Department $54.25 Police Department 10299.50 Health Department 10731,00 Health Department 10731.00 Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, , Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rub=n, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway submitted report from the City Collector stating W.S. Selby of 2709 Prairie Avenue purchased dog license #1374 and later someone bought license #2667 through the t Police Officer who was checking licenses. License and tag #2667 I1 . P_ el DQ have been returned with a request for a refund of $3.25. Alderman Hemenway so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Rolfes for the HEALTH COMMITTEE requested a meeting of the committee on Monday, October 23, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. and requested that notices be sent accordingly. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 8:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE asked for a meeting of the Park Committee next Monday, October 16, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.I. and that notices be sent to the members. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works stating that in the winter of 1949-1950 storm warning forecasts'were made available to out Street Department from the Village of Winnetka. This informations consists of a highly localized weather forecast. The 1949-1950 information which we received, was tailored to suit the Village of Winnetka. Mr. Smedberg, Superintendent of Streets, found this information highly desirable. This service was supplied by Murray & Trettel, Industrial Weather Consultants, to the Village of Winnetka. We now have a proposal before us from Murray & Trettel, in.which they will provide the City of Evanston with snow, sleet and ice warnings adapted specifically to the City of Evanston for the period from November 1, 1950 to April 30, 1951, for the sum of $750. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to enter into an agreement with Murray & Trettel in accordance with their proposal for the su of $750, the expenditure to be charged to the proper a4wt n,vA I 1 � n - account in tie 1951 budget; with the understanding that the City will keep a careful check as to the accuracy of the service furnished and the savings to the city from use of the service: This has the approval of the Aldermen in Committee of the Whole, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes. Voting aye -Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Commis- sioner of Public Works advising that the incinerator roof has been leaking for some time and is in need of re-covering. Bids were requested on a built-up roof to cover the present cement tile. Only one bidder has responded to our several requests. It is rec- ommended that the contract be awarded to the Auqust Burke Roofing Co. for covering the present incinerator roof, in accordance with the specifications of the Public Works Department, at $1198.00 the -expenditure to be charged to item No. 323. ,Thi.s has the approval of the Chairman of the Street Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thom , Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J, Mitchell, Beck Rubin James L. Mitchell Mogg, Soule Barber Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. y_"4 5t Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in,amount of $685.82 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Beck. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma,-Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James,• L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE submitted request from Shell Oil Company for a permit to relocate three drive- ways to serve the existing filling station at the northeast corner of Howard Street and,Barton Avenue. It is recommended that permit be granted for the relocation of the three driveways as requested, provided that no drive is to be closer than 10 feet to the inter- secting property lines; that there be,a safety curb constructed on the property line between driveways; that a satisfactory bond be provided, and that all construction be done to.the satisfaction of ,the Public Works Department. This has been discussed with and has the approval of the Traffic Engineer. Alderman James moved permit be issued. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted request made on the part of the First -National Bank & Trust Co. of Evanston, Trustee, for permit to construct two driveways on the east side of Central Park Avenue north of Central Street, to serve a proposed parking, lot. This request has been discussed with and has the approval of the Traffic Engineer. It.is recommended that the permit be granted for the construction of the driveways as requested, provided that there.be a safety curb constructed on the property line between driveways; that satisfactory bond be provided; and that all con- struction be done to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Accordingly moved permit be issued. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted request made on the part of Henry C. Lytton & Co. through their architects, for per- mission to plant three trees in the parkway adjacent to their proposed store at the northeast corner of Sherman Avenue and Church ,street. This area is occupied entirely by sidewalk. The Traffic Engineer and Superintendent of ParkA have approved of a,plan which would permit the placing of the trees so that there will not be less than 12 feet of sidewalk between the trees and the building on the Sherman Avenue side, and not less than 10 feet on the Church Street side. It is further provided in this planting plan that the pits in which the proposed trees would be planted would be covered with a grating approved.by,the Departmept of Public Works., It is,recom- mended that Henry C., Lytton �& Co. be permitted to place these trees in the parkway in accordance with the above instructions and to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. Moved permit be issued. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted communication'f rom Merchants' Division of the Chamber of Commerce, requesting per- mission to put homecoming decorations on the liqht posts for the Northwestern University game November 4, as was done in the past. Moved this request be granted, erection of decorations to be made subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Works. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted copy of bill No. 2 final, in amount of $526.25 for engineering costs for Section 40-CS re- surfacing portions of Chicago.Avenue, Custer Avenue and Orrington Avenue. Moved this bill be approved for payment from funds furnished for this purpose by the Illinois Division of Highways. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. `V 7 9, f,lo Alderman Thoma for the WATER COMMITTEE stated that it is planned to have a,pre-view of the new Water Works on Monday, October 30 at 4 o'clock, after which a buffet -supper will be served. It is hoped that all the aldermen can be present. This tour is for the aldermen and city officials before the final dedication. Alderman Barber for the ZONING COMMITTEE submitted communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that the appeal of Marron and Lola Frink for a variation from the Use Regulations of the zoning ordinance to permit the conversion of three apartments in the building at the northwest corner of Seward Street and Sherman Avenue into six apartments, be denied. Committee on Zoning unanimously recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Board and deny this appeal, and so moved. ---t Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Barber submitted communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that the appeal of James E. Lord for a variation fron the non -conforming Use Regulations, to permit the existing buildings on the rear of the property at 710 Madison Street to be replaced with a new building to be used for tin shop purposes, be denied. Committee on Zoning unanimously recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Board anddeny this appeal,,and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran for the SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKING stated that the committee met ,last Friday afternoon for a session of two hours, and reported progress. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman J. Mitchell of the Sixth Ward made a reference to the Mayor, the Corporation Counsel, the Commissioner of Public Works and the Special Parking Committee stating that it has been called to his attention that the Garden Clubs of Evanston have consolidated for unified action to help the _city in gardening and park planning of our parking lots. There is now in Evanston a Garden Council and they have offered their services to the city to be best used in the hopes of beautifying our parking . lots which are rapidly growing. Alderman Beck of the Fifth Ward stated that the merchants in the vicinity of Dodge Avenue and Church Street have 360 expressed a desire for better lighting at the High School by the installation of larder watt bulbs, and made a reference to the Lighting Committee to investigate. Duly 'seconded and carried. Alderman Barber of the Second Ward made a reference to the Commissioner of Public Works to investigate the buzzing noise of lights in the Council Chambers. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor pro tem Bersbach made the following appointments of names previously introduced: Mr. Kenneth Reeling, Mr. George Visel, Mr. Sam C. Wood, Mr. John E. Mersch, ad members of the Electrical Commission. Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor pro tem Bersbach made the following appoint- ments of names previously introduced: Gustav B.-Alm, Ole Olson, Gene C. Wick, Robert A. Jackson, Carl G. Stuebe, Thomas L. Moore, Special Police - 6 months renewal u u 6 11 u n n 6 u 1/ tl Il 6 rl FF u n 6 o n II it 6 FI Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor pro tem Bersbach introduced the following name for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: Stanley Tasker, Supt. of Sewers -Special Police 1 year For Council records,,Chief of Police Geishecker has announced that the probationary period for the following Patrolmen has been extended another 60 days: Edward E. Schroeder, Henry Krakowski, Donald J. Hof stetter, Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:05 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -