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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-11-27-19501 0 Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building November 27, 1950 Regular Meeting'of the City Council held November 27, 1950, convening at 8:15 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway " Barber " Soule " Mo9g L. Mitchell MacSteven " James Rubin " Beck " J. Mitchell " Christensen " Corcoran " Harwood " Thoma " Rolfes ABSENT: None Mayor Ingraham presiding. 0 Alderman Hemenway moved that the minutes of meeting held November 20, 1950, be approved without reading.. Alderman Hemenway also moved that the minutes of October 9, -1950, paragraph 5 of page 3, be amended to read as follows: Add to motion to pay Murray & Trettel for storm warning.signals' the sum of $750 to be charged to account No. 613. Also, minutes of September 5, 1950, page 3, paragraph 7, which authorized the acceptance of low bidder on re -roofing of Filtration Plant to Esko Roofing Co. No amount was stated, and the amount should be $2,434.67. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communications Upper Haven P.T.A. and Evanston High School P.T.A. recommending the appointment of a Board of Recreation.as suggested in the Griffenhagen Report. Alderman Mogg moved same be referred to the Park,Committee. Duly seconded and carried. City Treasurer's Financial Statement as of October 31, 1950. Alderman Hemenway moved same be referred to the Mayor, the Finance Committee and the Auditor. 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: 4�: 0 Building Department $50.43 Contingent Fund 140.27 Fire Department 67.28 Garbage Department 131.17 Health Department 15.58 Municipal Court 36.60 Park Department 26.20 Parking Meter Account 46.75 Playground Department 36.65 Police Department 336.42 Police, Fire & Court Bldg. 27.19 Public Works Department 150.12 Special Assessment Fund 875.05 Street & Bridge Department 2,840.56 Water Department 2*434.67 Filtration Plant 180.45 Water Mains Division 491.00 Miscellaneous Fund 20.00 Miscellaneous Fund 2,007.66 Motion seconded by Alderman Soule. 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 presented and moved the payment of the following temporary navrolls to be paid December 1, 19500 same to be charged to the proper accounts:' Parking Meter Account $141.06 Civil Service Commission 219.00 Park Department ' 21676.011 Public Works Dept.-Mtce. 693.03 Public Works Dept. -Sewer 496.93 Public Works Dept. -Sewer 10.00 Street & Bridge Repair Dept. 11,870.53 Water Mains Division 637.91 Special Assessment ##1201 49.38 Playgrounds Department 234.00 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. Alderman Hemenway submitted report from the City Treasurer requesting authority to pay regular payrolls for the month of, December on December 15, 1950. Also, report from the City Treasurer stating there are various small balances which have appeared on the City Treasurer's Financial Statement and on the books for accounts which are no longer active, and requesting authority to transfer these balances to their proper funds in order to clear the books, as follows: Sidewalk Improvement Acct. $60.30 - cr. St. & Bridge #599 City Planning Acct. 6.86 - cr. Misc. Rec. #333 Salvage Account 43.29 - cr. St. & Br. Rec. #621a F 1 1 4�0 :L Alderman Hemenway moved approval to pay regular payrolls for December on December 15; and authority to transfer balances,as above. 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 Corcoran for the,JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 8:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran introduced An Ordinance Amending Section 127 entitled "Schedule 'J' Two Hour Parking Zone" of An Ordinance adopted February 2, 1942, entitled "Traffic Regulations" of the City of Evanston, by adding thereto and including in said schedule the following items: Brummel Street - both sides - Hartrey to Grey Chicago Avenue - west side - Greenleaf to Lee Colfax Street - south side - Sherman Ave. to Noyes Court Dobson Street - both sides - Hartrey to Grey Judson Avenue - east side - Lake to Greenwood Lake Street - north side - Judson to Forest Orrington Avenue - both sides - Clark to Emerson University Place - both sides - Sherman to Sheridan Road Asked that copies be sent to the aldermen. 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 2118 Emerson Street, 2120 Emerson Street and 2919 Park Place. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE submitted a report from the Mayor showinq progress made during the last ten years in acquisition of areas for park and playground purposes. This report shows during that period that we have practically doubled the acreage available for park purposes, also it indicates we are making substantial progress in the acquisition of park areas. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works listing bids received on a partial list of lumber and material for the dental clinic remodelling for the Health Department. It is rec- ommended that the Commissioner be authorized to accept the proposal of the low bidder, Edward Hines Lumber Co. in accordance with their proposal of $844.48, the expenditure to be charged to the proper account. This has the approval of the.Chairman of the Health ,Committee and,the Purchasing Committee, and,so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Persbach, 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 Harwood submitted report from the Commis- sioner of Public Works stating the Street Department is in need of five all-weather cabs for jeeps used in snow plowing work. Permanent type cabs for these five jeeps may be obtained at a cost of $150 each from Vern Campbell. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase five all-weather jeep cabs from Vern Campbell for $150 each, the expenditure to be charged to the proper account in the Street and Bridge Repair Dept. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Street Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Soule. 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 Harwood submitted report from the Commis- sioner of Public Works listing proposals received for furnishing our requirements of sodium fluoride and aluminum sulfate for water treatment during 1951. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to accept the low bid of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company for 80/100,000 pounds of sodium fluoride delivered in 30,000 pound lots, in 100 pound bags at a price of $11.21 cwt. including sales tax.T It is also recommended that the Commissioner , be authorized to accept the low bid of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company of $1.80 per cwt. for furnishing 250 to 300 tons of aluminum sulfate, -providing two 40,000 pound loads are scheduled for shipment withina 48 hour period. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Water Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded .by Alderman Thoma. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, 2-X03 Thoma and Rolfes (16): Voting nay none. 'Motion carried. Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $1,267.82 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Beck. 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 James for the STREET.COMMITTEE submitted report from the City Engineer recommending the proposed vacation of a portion of alley along side of 1811 Crain Street, which was passed subject to recommendation of the City,Engineer last Monday night. Moved this report be referred to the Corporation Counsel. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman James of the Fourth Ward made the following statement: "Every year about this time we are faced with the old problem of securing the cooperation on the part of the merchants in the matter of snow removal from their walks. I should like again to make a reference to the Press and the Chamber of Commerce to advise its members to cooperate with the city in matter of cleaning the walks. My attention was directed to a bad situation that exists on Howard Street, and if the Supt. of Streets would haveaman assigned to Howard Street to advise those people that the law will be enforced with reference to removal, it might help the situation and they might cooperate." Alderman Corcoran of the Seventh Ward asked for a meeting of the Judiciary Committee next Monday, December 4, 1950 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Alderman Harwood of the Seventh Ward submitted communication from Heil & Heil stating they have had many com- plaints from their tenants in the building at 829 Foster Street that thev have no place to park since the "No Parking at any Time" signs have been posted. Asked same be referred to the Traffic Engineer. Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward spoke of complaints received from residents in the Eighth Ward about condition of building -just west of Barton Avenue on the north side of Hull Terrace. This building was burnt down and for some seven or eight years has been in this condition. We should have some rights under our police powers to force property owners who 4,' Z1 ride rough shod over the rights of other people in the neighborhood, to clean up this condition. Made a reference to the Mayor and the Corporation Counsel to see that something is done to force the erection of a fence or the filling in of this excavation. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced: James S.F. McNair, Special Police - 6 months renewal Leo Whiteson, It A 6 it " Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation ,at the next meeting of the City Council: Guy Caselberry, Special Police - 6 months renewal Patricia Cullen, It it 6 " Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 8:40 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building December 4, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held December 4, 1950, convening at 9:40 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway Barber Soule " Mogg " L. Mitchell " MacSteven James " Rubin Beck J. Mitchell " Christensen Corcoran " Harwood It Thoma " Rolfes ABSENT: None Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Harwood moved that the minutes of meeting held November 27, 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. 1 1 1 - City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communications from Haven Intermediate P.T.A. and Noyes School P.T.A. requesting the City's support in forbidding the sale of switch blade knives in Evanston. Alderman Mogg moved same be referred to the Police Committee and the Judiciary Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Petition from property owners and residents on.Chicago Avenue requesting installation of Two Hour Parkinq meters in block from Lee Street to Greenleaf Street, to be effective from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. on all week days. Petition from property owners and residents on Chicago Avenue to have Two Hour Parkinq in block from Lee Street to __Greenleaf Street, to be effective from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. on all week days. Alderman Mogg moved these two petitions be referred to the Traffic Enqineer and the Special.Committee on Parking. Duly seconded and,carried. Alderman Hemenway for,the FINANCE COMMITTEE stated that last July the S..N. Nielsen Co. was ordered by the City Council (Committee of the Whole) to proceed with the job of furnishing labor and material on re -building of brick walls of the old Filter Plant on a cost plus 10% basis. A bill from S.N. Nielsen Co. in amount of $9,551.07 has been submitted and accordingly moved approval of payment of this bill. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, MacSteven, Lyman Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: Building Department City Collector's Office City Treasurer's Office Civil Service Commission Contingent Fund, Fire Department Garbage Department . Health Department Municipal Court Park Department Parking Meter Account Playground Department Police Department Public Works Department $78.95 10.46 .15 16.00 1,198.48 54..35 68.50 201.00 20-.20 15.00 305.77 152.60 385.19 230.97 46 Street & Bridge Department Veterans Housing Account Water Department Filtration Plant Pumping Station Water Mains Division Water Meter Division $2,816.27 64.80 10,209.01 188.94 27.56 140.51 23.65 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 reported that in the parking meter projects, we have a final balance of $15,000 due on Lot #2, at 709-11 Chicago Avenue.. Payment of this amount will complete final payment on all properties we have purchased. Moved that $15,000 note and accrued -interest to December 31, 1950, be paid. Said payment to be charged to Special Parking Meter account. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes. 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 Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE moved that the Council convene as of 8:00 o'clock P.M. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the -PURCHASING COMMITTEE. submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works stating the Water Department ,is in need of 10 fire hydrants for replacement purposes, and listing two quotations,received. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to accept,the prpposal,of the low bidder, Ludlow Valve Company, to furnish 10-fire hydrants at $143 each, or a total of $1430; the expenditure to be charged toaccount No. 411. This has the approval of,the Chairman of the Water Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Thoma. 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 Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills•of the Relief Administration in amount of $430.84 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these 407 1 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 Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James,for the STREET COMMITTEE addressed the Council as follows:, 13 , "The Commissioner of Public Works and City Engineer are considering the wideninq, repavinq and resurfacing of Clark Street from Benson Avenue to Chicago Avenue; the purpose of that being that if present plans under consideration for attraction of.a good bit more of vehicular traffic in that area it will probably cause cars to go into a circuitous route involving Clark Street. That traffic will of necessity be more congested than at this time and it seems advisable to widen Clark Street between those two streets. For purpose of securing motor fuel tax funds it is neces-r sary to,have it declared an arterial street and this resolution which I am asking to be considered now is for the purpose of having the Highway Department declare it an arterial street on motion of the City Council." 0 Accordingly presented and moved the adoption of a resolution for designation of Clark Street from Benson Avenue to Chicago Avenue as an arterial street. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James submitted request from the Evanston Junior Chamber of Commerce for permission to have a sound truck and amplifiers on the corner of Orrington Avenue and Davis Street, December 21 and 22 in connection with their Christmas festivities, and to have No Parking signs in that vicinity. This is consistent with similar requests the last couple of years, and moved that the permit be granted. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James spoke of request made and previously discussed for vacation of 6 inches of alley in rear of property at 1811 Crain Street. The Council approved the presentation of an ordinance drawn up by the Coroporation Counsel vacating this strip upon payment of.a nominal sum on part of the owner. This ordinance has been presented by the Corporation Counsel and as the owners are anxious to have this ordinance adopted tonight, moved the Suspension Of the Rules for the purpose of passing this ordinance. 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. 40 Alderman.James then presented and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC ALLEY LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING,LOTS 23, 24 and 25 IN BLOCK I IN GOLZE'S RE$UB- DIVISION. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. 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 James moved that the Council meet as a Committee of the Whole. Duly seconded and carried. WHEN COUNCIL RECONVENED: Alderman Corcoran for the SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKING moved that the following words be deleted from Traffic Ordinance as introduced November 27, 1950: Chicago Avenue - west side - Greenleaf Street to Lee Street Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran then moved the Suspension of the Rules for the purpose of passing Ordinance Amending Section 127 SCHEDULE 'J' as amended. Motion seconded by Alderman James. 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 Corcoran then presented and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 127 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE 'J' TWO HOUR PARKING ZONE" OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED FEBRUARY 2, 1942, ENTITLED "TRAFFIC REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, by adding thereto and including the following items: Brummel Street - both sides - Hartrey Ave. to Grey Ave. Colfax Street - south side - Sherman Ave. to Noyes Court Dobson Street - both sides - Hartrey Ave. to Grey Ave. Judson Avenue - east side - Lake St. to Greenwood St. Lake Street - north side - Judson Ave. to Forest Ave. Orrington Avenue - both sides - Clark St. to Emerson St. University Place - both sides - Sherman Ave. to Sheridan Rd. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. 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 Corcoran .submitted report from the Corporation Counsel advising that after considerable negotiations, 1 1 'UI John M. Smyth Co. has agreed to a Lease for the premises at 824-26 ZJ'_0 D Church Street for a term of two years beginning January 1, 1951, at a rental of $800 per year, payable semi-annually. This Lease gives the City authority to install parking meters. The Committee Concurs in recommendation of the Corporation Counsel on this Lease and moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same in behalf of the City of Evanston. All payments of rental to be charged to the Special Parking Meter Account. 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 Bersbach (16): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Corcoran moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing -,!C one new automobile with trade-in of one 1941 Chevrolet Coupe, No. 84 for use in maintaining parking meters. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward referred to ordinance just passed and after consideration moved that the ordinance be chanqed to read No Parkinq on Dobson Street from the allev west of Ridge to Barton from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. that the matter be referred to the Corporation Counsel. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma stated that in discussing the parking Area east of the Kroqer Store on Howard Street with the Traffic Engineer, which is not being used at night, suggested that negotia- tions be carried on with them to use this lot for all-niqht parking; also that the lights be turned or shielded. Moved this matter be referred to the Commissioner of.Public Works and the Traffic Engineer. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma also moved that parkinq be prohibited on the south side of Case Street from Custer Avenue to the alley east of Ridge Avenue and on the north side from the alley East of Ridqe to Ridge; that this matter be referred to the,Traffic Engineer. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Thoma spoke of the speeding. on Dodoe Avenue from Howard to Oakton Streets. The speed limit is 35 miles per hour; however, the State law is 25 miles per hour, and asked 410 that this matter be referred to the Chief of,Police, City Attorney, Traffic_ Engineer and the Mayor. Alderman Harwood of the Seventh Ward again referred to the need for permanent stations at Foster Street and Noyes Street on the "L" and made a reference to the Corporation Counsel that he check into the matter to see if we cannot get this improvement. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran of the Seventh Ward asked for a ,meeting of,the Judiciary,Committee next Monday, December,ll, 1950 at 7:15 P.M. and also that the two aldermen of the Sixth Ward attend. Alderman J. Mitchell of the Sixth Ward spoke of the accident at Ridge and Lake, and suggested that wrecks of that type should be viewed by student bodies; that if possible those cars be displayed in the High School and University, as it might tend to - teach a lessoh. Alderman Rubin of the Fifth Ward made a reference to the Traffic,Engineer relative to No Parking on Crain Street west of Dodge Avenue. Alderman James of the Fourth Ward suggested that in the budget for 1951 that a sum over what was appropriated hereto- fore be appropriated for the rehabilitation of sidewalks and curbs throughout the city. The public have cooperated in the matter of those repairs and if a larger amount could reasonably be appropriated this year more people would take advantage of it. We have some very bad situations in our business districts where the curbs have for some years been out of•repair and should be fixed up at once. If the Engineering Department could assign a man to contact the owners of some of the business properties that perhaps it would,serve to enlist the cooperation of those owners to a larger degree than has occured in the past. He hoped that in making up of the budget that this be considered as one of the major improvement items for the ensuing year. Alderman Soule of the Second Ward seconded Alderman J. Mitchell's suggestion regarding the wrecked cars, and if possible to indicate the hour at which this accident happened. 4 1 1' Alderman Barber of the Second Ward made a reference to the Traffic Engineer to study the possibility of making Church Street east of Ridge Avenue a one-way street during the Christmas ` season,and for future years. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced: Patricia Cullen, Special Police - 6 months Guy Caselberry, " " 6 " renewal Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: Charles Glass, Alvin Nieman, Reinhold Nehring, John Swanson, Ole Knutson, William Zielke, Ignaz Thole, Margaret McGrew, Special Police - 6 months renewal 11 11 6 11 " 11 11 6 11 11 " it 6 it 11 11 11 6 11 11 11 If 6 11 11 11 11 6 11 11 11 6 11 For Council records, Chief of Police Geishecker ha*s announced that the probationary period for Patrolman Henry Krakowski and Roy C. Hinze has been extended another 60 days. Mayor Ingraham stated that during the past several weeks, considerable attention has been given to the appointment of a Director of Civil Defense for the City of Evanston, whose duty would be to represent Evanston in all matters pertaining to Civil Defense and to work in cooperation with the Cook County Civil Defense and Safety Commission, the State office of Civil Defense and the National Security Resources Board. I am pleased to report that I have persuaded Mr. George A. Julin, 1907 Lincoln Street to accept this appoint- ment. Mr. Julin has been an Evanston resident for 20 years and will, I am sure, be able to devote whatever time necessary to this position without compensation. Accordingly I wish to appoint Mr. George A. Julin as Civil Defense Director for the City of Evanston._" Alderman Corcoran moved that the Council concur in this appointment. Duly seconded and carried. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:30 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk