HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-12-18-1950Evanston, Illinois
Municipal Building
December 18, 1950
Regular Meeting of the City Council held December 18, 1950,
convening at ll:,10 o'clock P.M.
PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach
it Hemenway
Barber
" Soule
" Mogg
L. Mitchell
" MacSteven
James
Rubin
Beck
" J. Mitchell
Christensen
" Corcoran
Harwood
Th oma
,. Rolfes
ABSENT: None
Mayor Ingraham presiding.
Alderman Rubin moved that the minutes of meeting
held December 11, 195d, be approved without reading. Duly seconded
and carried.
City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following:
Communication Lincoln School P.T.A. requesting the City
Council to forbid the sale of switch blade knives. Alderman Mogg
moved same be referred to the Chief of Police and the Corporation
Counsel. Duly seconded and carried.
Notice State of Illinois advising that our allotment of
Motor Fuel Tax for the month of November, 1950 is $16,937.44.•
Alderman James m6ved same be referred to the Commissioner of Public
Works and the Street Committee. Duly seconded and carried.
Qity Treasurer's Financial Statement as of November 30, 1950.
Alderman Hemenway moved same be'referred to the Mayor, the Finance
Committee and the Auditor. Duly seconded and carried.
Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE
submitted report from the Commissioner'of Public Works listing
changes recommended by Alvord, Burdick & Howson in the Water Works
Expansion program, as follows:
Item 1 - Extra 3" hose line and fittings for
feeding lime, alum or ferrisul $403.98
Item 2 - Extra 2" hose line and fittings for
feeding alum 301.38
Item 3 - Extra hose lines and fittings for
feeding chemicals 973.85
Item 4 - Extra for galvanizing pipe hangers,
for chemical feeder exhaust duct and
for unions in pressure lines to
hydraulic valves 542.80
Total addition to
contract price $2,222.01
The above was considered in a joint meeting of the Finance Committee
and the Purchasing Committee, and it is recommended that E.W.
Bacharach & Company,.holder of Contract C. be authorized to make
the necessary changes as recommended by Alvord,. Burdick & Howson,
in Change Order No. C-3 in the amount of $2,222.01. This meets
with the approval of both committees, and so moved. Motion seconded
by Alderman Soule. 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 Harwood stated that the Police Department
is in need of a set of file guides and accessories. The Globe-
Wernecke best suits their purpose and a quotation has been received
from Chandler's on a set of Globe-Wernecke file quides for $177.20.
It is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized
to purchase same from Chandler's and charge to account No. 132.
This has the approval of the Chairman of the Police Committee and
the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman
MacSteven. 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 Harwood submitted report from the Com-
missioner of Public Works stating the Park Department is in need
of 2 sets of gang mowers to replace the present 1934 mower now
worn out and to provide an additional unit. Two bids were received.
It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase
two Roseman Mowinq Attachments from the Roseman Tractor Equipment
Co. for,$1,490 plus tax and charge to account
No. 530-A. This
equipment goes with the 2 Ford tractors purchased
a week ago.
This meets with the approval of the Chairman
of the Park Committee
and the Purchasing Committee,.and so moved.
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 Harwood submitted
report from the Com-
missioner of Public Works stating an emergency
boiler replacement
was necessary recently at the Elliot Park Field
House. A quotation
on three different boilers was received. The
order was placed with
the Northwestern Heating & Plumbinq Co. for $305
for the Weil -
McLain, the lowest bidder. The City Council
is asked to confirm
this order, to be charged to account No. 528.
This has the approval
of the Chairman of the Park Committee and the
Purchasing Committee,,
and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Soule. 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 for the
FINANCE COMMITTED
presented and moved the payment of the following bills, and that the
proper charges and transfers be authorized:
Building Department
$60.86
City Clerk's Office
2.50
City Collector's Office
85.20
Civil Service Commission
237.79
Contingent Fund
333.19
Fire Department
1,524.68
Garbage Department
51.36
Garbage Department
670.86
Health Department
297.51
Miscellaneous Fund
3,268.50
Miscellaneous Fund
5.00
Motor Fuel Tax Fund
411.56
Municipal Building
Municipal Court
135.83
26.00
Park Department
404.19
Parking Meter Account
2,560.87
Playground Department
421.85
Police Department
873.51
Police, Fire & Court Building
120.81
Public Works Department
60.46
Salaries of City Officers
23.79
Special Assessment No. 1207'
16.68
Street & Bridge Department
4,951.01
Pumping Station
7,684.64
Filtration Plant
66.51
Water Mains Division
305.31
Water Meter Division
650.63
Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1948
2151615.18
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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 adoption
of five (5). Resolutions as follows:
1. RESOLVED, that pending the passage of the Annual,Approp-
riation Ordinance, the Mayor, the City Treasurer and the
City Comptroller are hereby authorized to sign and
deliver all checks for all payrolls as the same accrue
on the same basis and rate as provided in the 1950
Appropriation Ordinance.
2. RESOLVED, that the Mayor, the City Treasurer and the City
Comptroller be, and they are hereby authorized to issue
vouchers in payment of all payrolls and bills, approved
by the Auditor and Department Heads, which may be presented
during the remainder of the year 1950, and report same at
the next regular meeting of the City Council.
3. RESOLVED, that all unexpended balances on hand and all
overdrafts as of December 311 1950 in the Water Department,
be transferred to Water Surplus (or Reserve) Account.
4. RESOLVED, that all unexpended balances on hand and all
overdrafts as of December 31, 1950, in the General Corporate
Fund be transferred to the Surplus Account of the General
Corporate Fund.
5. RESOLVED, that all unexpended balances on hand and all
overdrafts as of December 31, 1950•in,the -
Street & Bridge Repair Fund
Garbage Fund
Bond Sinking Fund
Bond Interest Fund
Police Pension Fund
Public Playgrounds Fund
Small Parks Department
Firemen's Pension Fund
Public Benefit Fund
Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund
Parking Meter Fund
Public Library Fund
be transferred to surplus accounts of the respective funds.
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 Hemenway stated that the calendar year
is the term on which we have our contract for auditing services,
and submitted the following communication from the Investors Audit
Company:
"Reference is made to contract with the City,of Evanston
covering services as continuous auditors for the period from
January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1951.
We wish to offer our services•for the above mentioned
period on the basis of $7,200 per annum, payable at the rate
of $600 per month,for the City Auditing and Police Ticket
Audit. In addition we will make the Parking Meter Audit for
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$11200 per annumy payable monthly at $100 per month.
We assure you that we will render the same service which
you have had in the past."
This matter was taken up in Committee of the Whole, the only
difference is the addition of $1,200 for Parking Meter Audit.
This meets with the approval of the Finance Committee, and so moved.
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 MacSteven for the FIRE COMMITTEE requested
a meeting of his committee and the Finance Committee, particularly
the Chairman, next Tuesday, December 26, 1950 at 7:15 o'clock P.M.
to discuss matter of equipment and apparatus for the Fire Department.
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Alderman Corcoran for the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
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moved that the Council convene as of 8:00 o'clock P.M. Duly
seconded and carried.
Alderman Corcoran submitted surety bonds for
Mr. Rex A. Bullinger, City Attorney in amount of $1,000 for
term November 1, 1950 to November 1, 1951; also for Henry A.
Dorband, Fire Marshal in amount of $1,000 for term October 16,
1950 to October 16, 1951. Moved same be approved. Duly seconded
and carried.
Alderman Corcoran stated that in view of the
fact that next Monday is Christmas, moved that the next meeting
of the City Council be held on Tuesday, December 26, 1950 and
the following week the meeting be held on Tuesday, January 2,
1951 at 8:OO,P.M. Duly seconded and carried.
Alderman Mogg for the PARK COMMITTEE introduced
Are Ordinance Establishinq an Advisory Recreation Board and
Prescribing its Duties and Powers, in accordance with recommen-
dations made in the Griffenhagen Report.
Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE
submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $351.01
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,
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James, MacSteven, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and
Bersbach (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE asked
for a meeting of his committee next Tuesday, December 26, 1950
at 7:30 P.M. to consider certain .recommendations to be made to the
Mayor with respect to equipment and salary adjustments for the men
at the City yards.
Alderman Bersbach for the ZONING COMMITTEE
submitted communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals
recommending that the appeal of Mr. Charles E. Carson, to permit
the use of his buildinq at the northwest corner of Ridge Avenue
and Lyons Street by the Continental Music Company for the storage
and distribution at wholesale of musical merchandise, be granted,
provided, however, that all automobiles used by employees for
personal transportation, or by the company in the conduct of its
business, be stored in such a manner as to be kept off the public
streets and alleys except when in actual use. Committee on Zoning
recommends that the City Council concur in the recommendation of
the Board and grant this appeal, and so moved. Duly seconded and
carried.
Alderman Bersbach submitted communication received
from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that the appeal of
Mr. J.R. McGee for a variation from the densitv and front and side
yard regulations of the zoning ordinance to permit the erection of
a two story house so located on the property at the southwest corner
of Asbury Avenue and Jenks Street as to be four feet from the south
and fifteen feet from the north property line be granted, provided
that the garage to be attached to the west side of the house is
kept as far from the north line of the property as is the north
wall of the house. Committee on Zoning recommends that the City
Council concur in the recommendation of the Board and grant this
appeal, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried.
UNDER SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Alderman Corcoran for
the SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKING submitted report from the Traffic
Enqineer in'reference to Alderman Thoma's request to have the
parking prohibition changed on one-half block of Case Street.
Parking is now prohibited on the south side of Case Street from
Ridge to Custer. This is the side of the street next to the North
Shore Railroad, and causes inconvenience to the least number of
people. Restrictions of this sort should be consistent; at least
from block to block. If such a change were made, it would be incon-
sistent and confusing. Accordingly, it is recommended that no chanqe
be made. The Committee concurs in this recommendation, and so moved.
Duly seconded and carried.
UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Corcoran of the
Seventh Ward presented to the Council Page "Bill" Poulsen a token
of appreciation from the Aldermen and Citv Officials which was
received with thanks and wishes for a Merry Christmas.
UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham
informed the Council that Alderman Rolfes is being transferred out
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of town and this is his.last meeting with the Council. On behalf
of the City of Evanston Mayor Ingraham offered his congratulations
to Alderman Rolfes on his wonderful promotion.
Alderman Rolfes then stated that he appreciated
the cooperation of all the aldermen.
Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of
names previously introduced:
Andre S. Nielsen, Special Police - 6 months renewal
James A. Holmes If
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.George Cunneen, 6 11
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Karl A. Schlecht, " 6 It to
Charles M. Shirts, 16 It
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Willard Harmes, It
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Alderman Mogg moved that the above appointments be confirmed. Duly
seconded and carried. ,
Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for
confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council:
Alexander R. McNaughton, Special Police - 6 months renewal
Stanley Anderson, " It 6 " "
Robert P. Fournier, Sr. to 11 6 "
George J. Boyer, ) Ice rink 4 "
James Menor, ) attendants 4 "
For Council records, Chief of Police Geishecker
has announced that the probationary period for Mark J. Schwartzhoff
has been extended another 60 days; and that Henry J. Kmieciak has
been sworn in as a Probationary Patrolman for a 60 day period as
of December 16, 1950.
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Mayor Ingraham then asked Mr. George A. Julin,
recently appointed by him as Director of Civil Defense to address
the Council. Mr. Julin then read the following report:
"Mr. George A. Julin, Evanston Civil Defense Director, on
Monday, December 18 submitted to Mayor S.G. Ingraham the name
of James F. Moring tEvanston City Engineer) as Assistant Director,
George C. McKann, Jr. (Executive Secretary of -the Chamber of
Commerce) as Secretary and Treasurer, and members of the Evanston
City Council,as Advisory Committee to the Director.
Joseph L. Rose, Peter J. Geishecker, Dr. Winston H. Tucker,
O.D. Buckles, and Eddy S. Brandt were named Deputy Directors.
Each Deputy has been charged with the development of a division
keyed to a particular responsibility.
The Director has said that although Evanston's ability
to cope with any emergency is rapidly being developed, optimum
preparedness will not be a fact until some four to five thousand
Evanstonians are well trained in essential duties.
The entire citizenry of Evanston is urged to cooperate
in this most important effort of preparedness and protection.
The foremost aim of the Civil Defense Organization will
be the education of Evanston residents so that all will know
what to do and what is being done for the protection of the
City in time of an alert. We will attempt to enlist everyone
in some branch of our program so that confidence in individual
responsibility will suppress fear and panic.
Our plans include coordination with neighboring communities
so that in time of an emergency we will be able to render
assistance to others and, in turn, be in a position to receive
aid from others.
Each day will find the City of Evanston more prepared
for any eventuality.
We must diligently prepare for the worst while each of
us prays to God that our plans are for naught."
Alderman Barber then moved that the Council
take a rising vote of appreciation to Alderman Rolfes for his
services on the Council and congratulations,for promotion in his
business; and regret he has to leave us in such a short time.
Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the
Council adjourned at 11:35 o'clock P.M.
Edward W. Boll#
City Clerk
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