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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-11-06-19501 1 Mayor Ingraham introduced the following name for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: Charles H. Bullock, Specia-1 Police - 6 months renewal 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 November 6, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held November 6, 1950, convening at 9:25 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach If Hemenway " Barber Soule " Mogg " L. Mitchell " MacSteven " James " Rubin " Beck " J. Mitchell " Christensen " Corcoran " Harwood " Thoma " Rolfes ABSENT: None Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the minutes of meeting held October 30, 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communication League of Women Voters relative to decision of the City Council not to fly the United Nations flag on October 24, 1950. Alderman Mogg stated that there seems to be a general misunderstanding regarding this; that the people do not realize that we have only one flag pole; that the United Nations flag would have to be flown under the American flag. Moved that the Mavor write a letter to the League of Women Voters explaining the matter. Duly seconded and carried. Communication Illinois Commerce Commission together with copy of Petition and Statement in the matter of Illinois Bell Telephone Co. n-ot to suspend certain schedules. Hearing will be .80 held on November 15, 1950 at 10 A.M. 160 N. LaSalle St. Alderman L. Mitchell moved same be referred to the Public Utilities Committee and the Corporation Counsel. Duly seconded and carried. Communication State of Illinois approving resolution for Section 41-CS providing for, the installation of traffic control signals on Sheridan,Road at South Blvd. and on Sherman Avenue at Clark Street, Foster Street and Noyes Street. Alderman Harwood moved same be referred to the Commissioner of Public Works and the Street Committee. 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 $987.70 City Clerk's Office 11.42 City Collector's Office 822.67 City Treasurer's Office 35.89 Civil Service Commission 10.00 Contingent Fund 2.75 Fire Department 403.86 Health Department 120.59 Health Department 30.00 Miscellaneous Fund 41231.90 Municipal Building 615.20 Park Department 676.39 Parking Meter Account 11491.61 Playground Department 3.50 Police Department 536.12 Police, Fire & Court Bldg. 41.96 Public Works Department 218.22 Street & Bridge Department 4,676.76 Water Department 53.00 Pumping Station 48.75 Filtration Plant 11320.73 Water Mains Division 37.05 Water Meter Division 874.42 Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1948 37,184'.93 Garbage Department 643.88 Miscellaneous Fund 833.33 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following temporary payrolls to be paid November 15, 19500 same to be charged to the proper accounts: Street & Bridge Repair Dept. $325.00 Police, Fire & Court Bldg. 120.00 Police Department 11299.50 Park Department 245.00 Municipal Building 372,50 Miscellaneous Fund 23.96 Health Department 1#731.00 Park Department 67.20, Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (15): 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 Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE submitted re_ + 4rnrn tha c„pt Df Recrp�tion covering Hallowe'en parties which were conducted at 16 locations in the evening and at four locations in the afternoon. Approximately 9575 children attended these affairs. Also submitted report from the Chief of Police stating the City experienced a quiet and orderly Hallowe'en, which was largely due to the interesting programs conducted at the parks and playgrounds throughout the city. Alderman Mogg submitted request from President of North Shore Alumnae Assn. of Kappa Delta Sorority, for permission to use Chandler -Leahy Park Field House for a Christmas party, Sunday afternoon December 17, 1950 from 3:00 to 5:30 P.M. It is recommended that permit be granted subject to fee of $5 to cover cost of attendant, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman L. Mitchell for the PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE requested a meeting of his committee next Monday, November 13, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works listing two proposals to remove concrete from the parking lot site at 709 Chicago Avenue. It is recommended'that the Commissioner be authorized to accept proposal of the low bidder, the Able Trucking Co. at $800, the expenditure to be charged to account No. 371. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Special Parking Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thom, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Hemenway and Bersbach (12): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com- missioner of Public Works listing bids received for furnishing labor and material for building four concrete foundations for floodlights which will complete the lighting for the new softball diamond at Boltwood Park. It is recommended that the Commissioner accept the proposal of the low bidder, A.H. Morby & Sons of $42.00 per cubic yard. There will be approximately 15 cubic yards of concrete needed. The expenditure to be charged to account No. 522. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Park Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com- missioner of Public Works stating Alex Sheet Metal Works was employed to repair the skylights in the old filtration plant roof as a part of the re -roofing job. Two of the old skylights were repaired but the other three were in such poor condition that replacement was necessary. A quotation was received from Alex Sheet Metal Works for making and installing three new skylights complete with glass for $125 each or total of $375. Since immediate decision was necessary the Council is asked to confirm this expen- diture against account No. 404. This has the.approval of the Chairman of the Water Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and• Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com- missioner of Public Works stating the Water Department is in need of approximately 20 feet of 2 inch lead pipe and one ton of caulking lead for repairing water mains, and listing two bids. It is recom- mended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase the above listed items from the low bidder, National Lead Company, at prices quoted of $57.80 for the lead pipe and $360 for caulking lead, the expenditure to be charged to account No. 410. This has the approval 1 1 1 of the Chairman of the Water Committee and the Purchasing Committee, 383 and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of 1614.55 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE submitted request received from J.V. LaCroix, 916 Grove Street for permission to construct a driveway at that address. It is recommended that a permit be granted for construction of the driveway provided the tree be cleared by 3 feet; that the cost of cable encasement be borne by the applicant; that a satisfactory bond be provided and that the construction be done to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. Moved permit be issued. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma for the WATER COMMITTEE stated that negotiations have been carried on for some time with the North East Park District relative to the completion of improvements and restoration of the Milburn Park area. An agreement has been reached whereby the North East Park District is to relinquish its right and interest in and to the qaraqe-apartment located on the premises and grant to the city additional privileges relative to storage facilities and the city is to pay to the North East Park District the sum of $11,000. Moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract with the North East Park District dated as of September 30, 1950, and that payment be made to the North East Park District in amount of $11,000, the same to be charged to 1948 Water Revenue Bond Account. Motion seconded by Alderman John Mitchell. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, James•, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber,. Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Bersbach for the ZONING COMMITTEE sub- mitted communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that the appeal of C.K. Anderson and Company for a variation from the density regulations of the zoning ordinance to permit theinstallation of,two apartments on the around floor of the building at 1311 Chicago Avenue, be,denied� 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 Barber and carried. Alderman Bersbach submitted communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that the appeal -of the 'First National Bank of Chicago for a variation from,the Use Regula- tions of the zoning ordinance to permit the use of the premises at the northwest corner of Ridge Avenue and Lake Street for the accommo- dation of the patients of Dr. Martin F. Heidgen for observation and treatment, be denied. 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 Soule and carried. Alderman Bersbach submitted communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that'the appeal of Dr. John W. Bailey for a variation from the Density regulations of the zoning ordinance to permit the conversion of the two story brick building on the rear of the property at the northwest corner of Asbury Avenue and Dempster Street into a single family dwelling and four car private garage, be denied. 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 Barber, and carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward submitted Petition from property owners on Brummel Street requesting the city to place signs on both sides of that street, from Ridge Avenue to Barton Avenue reading "No Parking in this block from 2 A.M. to 6 A.M. every day." Also\, a similar petition from property owners on Dobson Street requesting that signs be placed on both sides of Dobson Street from the alley west of Ridge Avenue to Barton'Avenue,reading "No Parking in this,Block from 2 A.M. to 6 A.M.", Moved ordinance be, prepared by the Corporation Counsel and submitted to the City Council so the Traffic Engineer can erect signs in compliance with wishes of these people in these two blocks. Duly seconded and carried. 1 Alderman Corcoran of the Seventh Ward reported that the Board of Directors of the Evanston Community Recreation Association are pleased to present to the City a check in amount of $440, which is city's share of profits from the golf course, which is to be used for recreation purposes only. Moved that the Mayor be instructed to acknowledge receipt of check with his thanks and thanks of the City Council. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointment of name previously introduced: Charles Bullock, 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: Mary O'Neill, Special Police - 6 months renewal Mayor Ingraham reported that inasmuch as Alderman John J. Corcoran, who has represented the City on the Evanston Community Recreation Association, has become a regular director of that association, I wish to present for confirmation the name of Alderman Harold W. Mogg, Chairman of the Parks Committee, to succeed Alderman Corcoran as the City's representative on the Evanston Community Recreation Association. For Council records, Chief of Police Geishecker has announced that the probationary period for Patrolman Edmund A. Nycz has been extended for another 60 days. Also, Robert E. Burke ha-s been sworn in as a probationary patrolman for 60 days as of November 1, 1950, being certified for such appointment from the Civil Service list. Also, Flovd Kwasniewski has been sworn in as Probationary Patrolman for 15 days renewal, effective November i, 1950. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 9:50 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk