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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-11-20-1950' Evanston, Illinois, Municipal Building November 20, 1950 Regular Meeting•of the City Council held November 20, 1950, convening at 10:45 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (14) -Alde.rman Bersbach " Hemenway " Soule " Mogg " L. Mitchell " James " Rubin Beck " J. Mitchell " Christensen Corcoran " Harwood " Thoma " Rolfes ABSENT: (2) It Barber MacSteven, Mayor Ingraham.presiding. Alderman Harwood moved that the minutes of meeting held November 13, 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Belli, presented the following: Communication Miller School P.T.A. recommending that a Board of Recreation and Parks be appointed as suggested by, the Griffenhagen report. Alderman Mogg moved same be referred to the Park Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Notice State of Illinois advising that our allotment of Motor Fuel Tax for the month of October, 1950 is $151481.11. 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 pre- sented and moved the payment of the f ollowinq bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: Building Department Contingent Fund Fire Department Health Department Legal Fund Miscellaneous Fund Motor Fuel Tax Fund Municipal Building Municipal Court Park Department Parking Meter Account Playground Department Police Department Police, Fire & Court Bldg. $36.65 489.80 403.64 331.03 59.25 4,939.42 411.56 145.15 21.20 272.62 13,268.07 944.73 729,50 152.32 94 Public Works Department $151.15 Public Works Department 13.26 Street & Bridge Department 6,485.40 Pumping Station 2,431.53 Filtration Plant 202.50 Filtration Plant 673.68 Water Mains Division 164.00 Water Meter Division 3.32 Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1948 1,645.23 Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following temporary payroll.s to be paid November 29, 1950, same to be charged to the proper accounts: Park Dept. (paid Nov. 18, 1950) $33.60 Police Department 1,299.50 Municipal Building 372.50 Park Department 2.45.00 Police, Fire & Court Bldg. 120.00 Street & Bridge Repair Dept. 325.00 Health Department 1,731.00 Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway stated that.with approval of the Special Parking Committee and the Finance Committee,, moved that the $10,000 note due on parking lot purchased from George Brown at South Blvd. and Hinman Avenue, be paid in full on December 1, 1950. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Beck for the FIRE COMMITTEE reported that repairs are needed at Fire Station No,: 3, also same is badely in need of decorating throughout. Referred this to the Commissioner of Public Works and the Mayor. Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the -Council convene as of 9:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. 1 1 Alderman Soule ,for the LIGHTING COMMITTEE sub- mitted report .from the Commissioner of Public Works relative to request for additional illumination on Darrow Avenue south of Kirk Street. Investigation indicates that there are several new houses under construction at this location and that there is one street lighting unit on the west side of Darrow Avenue south of Kirk Street which is now out of service. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to order this street lighting unit restored to service. This has the approval of the Aldermen of the Ward and the Lighting Committee, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman.Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE submitted the annual financial report of the Evanston Community Recreation -4 Association for year ending October 31, 1950. Moved same be !:t received and placed on file. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg reported that a request has been made by the Supt. of Recreation for an amount not to exceed $250 for defraying cost to carry on the Annual Christmas parties. This has.the approval of the Finance Committee and moved this amount be appropriated for that purpose. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes.. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Hemenway and Bersbach (14):, Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Mogg referred to communication received from the P.T.A. of Oakton School commending the City on its fine Hallowe'en program held there, and also commending the leaders who were in charge. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works advising that the scuttle boxes and down spouts at Eiden Field House are in need of repairs. A quotation has been received from Alex Sheet Metal Works to make the necessary repairs for $260. It.is recom- mended that the Commissioner be authorized to accept this proposal as above, the expenditure to be charged to item No. 517. 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, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Commis- sioner of Public Works stating it is advisable to stock spare parts for vital pieces of equipment in use at the water works. A list of the minimum requirements to repair the mixing paddles and chains has been obtained from the Chain Belt Company who manufacture and install them. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase repair parts as per this list from the Chain Belt Company, amountinq to approximately $1,549.94, in accordance with their quo- tation of October 11, 19501 the expenditure to be charged to the proper account in the 1951 appropriation. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Water. Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Soule. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $279.19 and moved, that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion,seco nded,by Alderman Beck. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Hemenway and Bersbach (14)i Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for four new wheel -type tractors, including trade-in of four 1934 tractors. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted request made on the part of Emery and Vera Stluka for vacation of a portion of an alley abutting the premises at 1811 Crain Street. Moved•the matter be referred to the -Corporation Counsel to draw up a vacation ordinance subject to approval of the City Engineer. Duly seconded and carried. • Alderman Thoma for the WATER COMMITTEE moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids on a new business coupe for the Water Meter Divisiop with trade-in of No. 42 a 1942 Chevrolet. Duly seconded and carried. 1-1 607 UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Rolfes of the Eighth Ward submitted communication from the President of the Eighth Ward Civic Council requestinq installation of Stop siqns on Custer Avenue at Brummel and Case or Mulford, plus warning signs on the overpass. Also that a more effective type of sign be used at Clyde and Brummel. Moved same be referred to the Traffic Engineer and the Street.Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward referred to permit granted to Mr. Edwin H. Lar,son on November 13, 1950 to build a two car garage on the rear of vacant property at 310 Ashland Avenue. It was understood that he had received approval of the people in the neighborhood, but this was found to be not x� true. Therefore requested that the permit be revoked until a satis- factory relationship can be established with the objecting neighbors. Alderman Rubin then asked that said revocation be held up one week and that the Building Commissioner have Mr. Larson meet with the Committee next Monday as well as the other parties interested and that he so notify them. Alderman Thoma then asked that the Building Commissioner have Mr. Larson suspend operations during the coming week until this. matter is clarified.. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran of the Seventh Ward advised that Mr. Georqe L. Opper of Riverside, Illinois is a candidate for election on the Board of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, and moved that the vote of the City of Evanston be cast for election of Mr. George L. Opper as Executive Trustee of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran submitted petition signed by many business men on Noyes Street between Sherman and Maple, and asked same be referred to the Traffic,Engineer and the Special Committee on Parking. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Beck of the Fifth Ward advised that the sewer at the northeast corner of Dewey Avenue and Payne Street is stopped up due to excessive rain, and made a reference to the Com- missioner of Public Works and the Street.Committee to investigate. 98 Alderman Mogg of the Third Ward submitted commun- ication from Mr. Arthur H. Knox relative to condition on the south side of Kedzie Street east of Chicago Avenue where papers and refuse from the alley in rear of the stores is blown on the street. Referred same to the Mayor to see what can be done about this situation as this condition occurs periodically. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor Ingraham made'the following appointments of names previously introduced: Allan Lewis, Special Police - 6 months renewal James L. Strom " " 6 " Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the followinq names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: James S.F. McNair, Special Police - 6 months renewal Leo Whiteson, It It 6 " " For Council records, Chief of Police Geishecker has announced that the probationary period for Patrolman Roland W. Freeburg has been extended another 60 days. Also, Ben J. Granat, Jr. and Georqe G. Boa have been sworn in as Probationary Patrolmen for 60 days as of November 16, 1950 being certified for such appointment from the Civil Service list. Upon.motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 11:05 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk 1