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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-10-23-1950Ma 1 1 Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building October 23, 1950 Regular Meeting.of the City Council held October 23, 1950, convening at 10-:00 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach It Hemenway it Barber to Soule it Mogg " L. Mitchell " MacSteven James " Rubin " Beck J. Mitchell u Christensen " Corcoran " Harwood " Thoma Rolfes . ABSENT: None May,or Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the minutes_ of meeting held October 16, 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communication Evanston Council of Social Agencies advising that the Youth -Division of the Council recommends that final action on the Griffenhagen Report on the Organization for Recreation Services be deferred until after Wednesday evening, October 25, 1950, when a public meeting_of recreation leaders will be `held at the Evanston Y.W.C.A. at 8 P.M. to which all aldermen are cordially invited. Alderman Mogg moved same be referred to the Park Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Communication Mrs. F.X. Morton, Corr. Secy. of Nichols School P.T.A. requesting the continuation of the ice-skating pond at Nichols School. Alderman James then urged the Park Committee to give favorable consideration to the continuance of that rink for next year. Alderman Mogg moved same be referred to the Park 4yCommittees Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Hemenway for the FINANCE COMMITTEE pre- sented and moved the payment of the followiqp bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: I City Clerk's Office $ 5.22 City Collector's Office $40.35 Civil Service Commission 22.19 Contingent Fund 100.37 Fire Department 541.03 Garbage,Department 165.00 Health Department 139.27 Miscellaneous Fund 110534.33 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 411.56 Municipal Building 10,75 Municipal Court 29.90 Park Department 3,318.51 Parking Meter Account 145,47 Playground Department 102.56 Police Department 208.76 Police, Fire & Court Bldg. 92,14 Public Works Department 154,18 Street & Bridge Department 974,86 Pumping Station 2,651.50 Filtration Plant 85.26 Water Mains Division 61.87 Water Meter Division 10.00 Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1948 4.24 Chicago Avenue Viaduct Spec. Acct, 10#875.00 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. , Alderman Hemenway presented and moved,the payment of the following temporary payrolls to be paid October 23, 1950, same to be charged to the proper accounts: Civil Service Commission $210.00 Street & Bridge Department 77,22 Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway submitted report from the City Collector stating,Herbert H. Maruyama, purchased vehicle license #18902 on October 9 for $2.50 because he lives at Sargent Hall on the Evanston Campus during the week, going to his home in Chicago each week end. The City of Chicago has compelled him to take out a city license there and for that reason has returned license and sticker with request for a refund of $2.50. Recommends a refund of $2.50. Also, a communication from the Board of Local Improve- ments advising that the second to fifth installments of S.A. #1218 for a combined sanitary and storm sewer in Clifford Street and Bernard Place, have recently been reduced by County Court Order, Mr. George J. Bleser of 2.754 Bernard Place paid the original 1 11 assessment against his property in full,,a total of $1033.32 including interest. His reduced assessment, including interest, as of date of payment is $538.28. He is therefore entitled to a refund of $495.04, to be charged to this assessment. Alderman Hemenway.moved approval of the above refunds. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchel`l, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. 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 y- Upon the occasion of the death of --t JOHN EDWARD MERSCH WHEREAS, JOHN EDWARD MERSCH, a life time resident of Evanston, Illinois and a member of the Evanston Fire Depart- ment, from 1905 until the date of his death, .passed away on October 11, 1950 while on active duty; and WHEREAS, JOHN EDWARD MERSCH, in addition to serving the City of Evanston as Assistant Chief of the Fire Department, which position he held at the time of his, death, rendered service far beyond the duties of the various offices held by him during his many years of service and was always active in civic affairs and a constant influence for good in this community; and WHEREAS, the City.of Evanston has lost a worthy and dependable.officer in the death of JOHN EDWARD MERSCH. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council in behalf of itself, the Mayor and all City Officials, does express deep and profound regret upon the occasion of the death of JOHN EDWARD MERSCH. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the permanent records of the City and that a copy thereof signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk be forwarded to his bereaved family. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven and carried. Alderman Corcoran stated that during the many past years we have had very friendly relations with the City of Chicago. This has been especially true during the term of former Mayor Edward J. Kelly and Mayor Martin H. Kennelly. This applied especially in cooperation of the Police and Fire Departments. Moved that the Mayor be authorized and directed to send a letter of condolence to the family of Edward J. Kelly and that a copy.be sent to Mayor Kennelly. Duly seconded and carried. 3W e7 Alderman Beck for the LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE presented and moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the institution of -special assessment foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1226 Darrow Avenue, Evanston, Illinois. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Nogg for the PARK COMMITTEE submitted request received from Beth Emet Church to hold a Hallowp'en Program for an adult group in Chandler Leahy Park Field House on Saturday, October 28, 1950 between the hours of 8:00 and 12:00 o'clock P.M. This has the approval of the Supt. of Playgrounds and moved permit be issued subject to the usual regulations and. a fee of $7.50. Also submitted request from Fellowship Committee of Grace Lutheran Church for permission to use Eideh Field House facilities on Saturday, October 28, 1950 from 6:30 to 11:00 P.M. for a Hallowe'en party., About 150 persons are expected to attend. Moved permit be granted and that a fee of $5.00 be charged to pay for attendant. Duly seconded and carried., Alderman Rubin for the POLICE COMMITTEE submitted the following report from the Chief of Police: "During the past several days there has been considerable activity in Evanston caused by picketing by Truck Drivers Union #705. The right to establish and maintain a picket line and to peacefully picket is recognized by law. It is the duty of the Police Department to respect and protect that right. On the other hand, the Police Department will not tolerate or permit interference with vehicles or pedestrians on public streets or in public alleys. So far as we know there have been no threats or acts of violence and none will be tolerated if brought to our attention. Police have been detailed and will continue to be detailed to all business houses requesting the same. While we do not propose to interfere with lawful enterprises, we do expect to see that the law isfully observed by all concerned." Moved same be received and placed on file and that the Press take note. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works stating that two of the contractors on the Water Works Improvement Program had available large work sheds. We were able to make favorable deals on these and it was decided to move them to Boltwood Park to use for storage and ice rink accommodations. The cost of moving these two sheds was $397,60. The Council is asked to confirm this expenditure to be charged to item No. 522. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Park Committee and the Purchasing Committee, 3 7,. and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, John Mitchell, Beck•, Rubin, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized.to advertise for bids for furnishing qasoline for use by city vehicles for 1951. The present contract expires December 31, 1950. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $373.41 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, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and ---t Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE submitted request received from Northwestern Heating and Plumbing Co, 1905 Greenleaf Street, for permission to construct a driveway to serve a storage yard at 2009 Greenleaf Street. This is located in an Industrial Area and it is recommended that permit be granted for construction of the driveway as requested, provided that a satis- factory bond be provided and that the construction be done tC the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. Moved permit be issued. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted request received from .Mr. Oliver L. Johnson, for permission to construct a driveway to serve a new building at 1557 Maple Avenue. It is recommended that a permit be granted for construction.of the driveway a s.requested, provided that .the cost of ,encasement of the street light cables be borne by the applicant; that the driveway be so located that not more than, one parking meter space be eliminated; that a satisfactory bond be provided, and that the construction be done to the satis- faction of -the Department of Public Works. Moved permit be issued. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma for the WATER COMMITTEE moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for various chemicals required for water treatment at the Filtration Plant for the year 1951. Duly seconded and.carried. Alderman Thoma,reminded,the Aldermen regarding the preview inspection tour of the Water Works at, 4:00 P,.M. on, October 30. A buffet dinner is being arranged and they would like to know how many will be present. Kindly notify Mrs. Kilby in the Public Works Department by Friday or Saturday A.M. UNDER SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Alderman Corcoran for the SPECIAL PARKING COMMITTEE introduced An Ordnance Amending Section 118 entitled "Schedule 'A' Prohibited Parking" of An Ordinance adopted February 2, 1942, entitled "Traffic Regulations of the City of Evanston by adding thereto certain items, and requested that copies be sent to the aldermen. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward read report from the Commissioner of Public Works relative to sewer situation as reported by Ilene Holmgren. Requested that she be advised as to findings of the Supt. of Sewers that there is nothing wrong with the main sewer and offering our assistance wherever we can. , Alderman Christensen of the Sixth Ward submitted communication from E.T. Rowland, 2214 Lincolnwood Drive, Publisher of Chicago Electrical News, regarding our Electrical Inspector, Mr. J. Gordon Maltby, to be referred to the Mayor and the Finance Committee. Alderman John Mitchell of the Sixth Ward requested a meeting of the Building Committee next Monday, October 30, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. to discuss a matter of importance in his ward. Alderman- James of the Fourth Ward made further reference to the complicated situation in connection with alley in the rear of the 700 block of Main Street, north.side. Steps should be taken immediately to provide more egress -from this alleys In that this is an emergent matter, made a reference to the Mayor, the Corooration Counsel and the Commissioner of Public, Works to suggest a remedy to the complication. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: