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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-03-20-1950106 1 1 Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building March 20, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held March 20, 1950, convening at 9:15 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (14) Alderman Hemenway " Barber " Mogg " L. Mitchell " MacSteven. If James " Rubin " Beck " J. Mitchell " Christensen " Corcoran " Harwood Thoma " Rolfes ABSENT: (1) " Bersbach Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Rubin moved that the minutes of meeting held March 13, 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W: Bell, presented the following: Petition siqned by the business and professional men on Maple Avenue in the block between Church and Davis Streets, requesting the City Council to rescind action taken March 6, 1950 making Maple Avenue a one-way street. Alderman Rubin moved same be referred to the Street Committee and the Traffic Engineer. Duly seconded and carried. Communication State of Illinois approving_plans,_specifi- cations and estimate for Section 40-CS. Alderman James moved same be referred to the Street Committee and the Commissioner of Public Works. Duly seconded and carried. Communication Illinois Commerce Commission in matter of proposed changes in commutation fares filed by the Chicago and North Western Railway Co. Case 38145 Sub. No. 1; hearing to be held March 241 1950. Alderman L. Mitchell moved same be referred to the Corporation Counsel and the Public Utilities Committee, Duly seconded and carried. Notice State of Illinois advising that our allotment of Motor Fuel Tax for the month of February, 1950 is $10,419.044. Alderman Rubin moved same be referred to the Street.Committee and the Commissioner of Public Works. Duly seconded and carried. City Treasurer's Financial Statement as of February 28, 1950. Alderman Hemenway moved same be referred to the Mayor, the Finance Committee and the Auditor. Duly seconded and carried. , Alderman J. Mitchell for the BUILDING COMMITTEE submitted application received from Ragnar Benson, Inc., on behalf of the Cadillac Motor Car Company requesting permission to erect a canopy 100 feet long,.extending four feet over the sidewalk in front of a two story automobile sales and service station proposed to be erected at 1938-42 Ridge Avenue. Section 1152 of the Municipal Code limits such canopies to a length not exceeding four feet on each side of the doorway protected and requires them to "equal the space in- cluded between the building front .... and the edge of the sidewalk nearest the center of the street... " Committee on Buildings rec- ommends that this application be granted with a permit fee of $50 and an annual inspection fee of $25, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mitchell submitted request received from the manufacturers,of "Orangeburg" pipe for the approval of their product for use in Evanston. The pipe is made from a combin- ation of fibrous and bituminous materials and has been successfully used for underground sewer purposes for many years in other commun- ities. It has the virtue of permitting an accurately machined slip joint which has proved -to be highly resistant to the penetration of roots. The use of this material wherever clay tile is permitted on private property and for house sewers has been approved by the Building Commissioner and Plumbing Inspector. Committee on Buildings recommends that the City Council approve the use of "Orangeburg" pipe for house sewers and wherever clay -tile sewer pipe is permitted on private property in Evanston, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mitchell submitted application received from Bulk Service Stations, Inc.,•requesting permission to erect two billboards forty feet long by ten feet high on -the property owned by the company, at 1200 Chicago Avenue. Committee on Buildings has given this careful consideration and recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. 1 Alderman Mitchell submitted application received from the Pfeiffer Realty Company requesting permission to erect three Harnischfeger houses at 1209,1212 and 1216 Fowler Avenue. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted; which also has the approval of the two aldermen of the ward, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried with Alderman Corcoran voting no. Alderman Hemenway for the FINANCE COMMITTEE presented and moved the payment of the followinq bills, and that the proper charges and transfers be authorized: Building Department $29.25 City Collector's Office 1.50 Contingent Fund 326.82 Health Department 82.26 Miscellaneous Fund 2,904.55 Municipal Court 21.?4 Park Department 1*257.66 Parking Meter Account 59.30 Playground Department 246.51 Police Department 567.37 Police, Fire & Court Building 26.75 Public Works Department 290.88 Street & Bridge Department 113,14.06 Pumping Station 21147.90 Filtration Plant 11372.24 Water Mains Division 139.06 Motion seconded by Alderman Beck. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried:. Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following temporary payrolls.to be paid March 24 and March 31, 1950, same to be charged to the proper accounts: ,Health Department Municipal Building Park Department Police Department Police, Fire & Court Building Street & Bridge Repair Dept. Miscellaneous Fund Special Assessment #1207 Reserve Parking Meter Account Civil Service Commission Park Department Park Department Playground Department Public Works'Department Public Works -Sewer Public Works -Sewer Street & Bridge Repair Dept. Street & Bridge Repair Dept. Water Department Water Department Also the following bills to be paid March 21, 1950 $1,683.50 372.50 245.00 11299.50 256.50 325.00 23.96 88.75 141.06 60.00 159.20 21358.32 313.66 .599.04 584.20 10.80 57.60 10,132.54 624.95 90.16 Miscellaneous.Fund (Plan Comsn) $11000,00 Miscellaneous Fund 9.89 Miscellaneous Fund 10.00 a Miscellaneous Fund 20.00 '64 Also transfer from Parking Meter Account to Police Department of $11,170.72 covering salary of three policemen in amount of $888.00; salary of one stenographer in amount of $210.00 and motorcycle expense of $72.72. Motion seconded by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thom and Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway submitted report from the City Collector stating the Evanshire Drug Co. 500 Main Street purchased their-1950 Food Dispenser license on the basis of 35 seats. They have only 25 seats so are entitled to a refund of $5. Also,•communication from the Building Commissioner stating that on January 19 an electrical permit was issued to J. Glod for work to be done at 1650 Maple Avenue., The fee paid amounted to $8.60. As.no work was done under the permit he requests that the permit be cancelled and the fee returned. It is recommended the request be_granted with the usual condition that 10% of the fee be retained by the City. This meets with the approval of the Finance Committee and moved the refund of $5 and also refund of $8.60 less 10%. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven., James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (14): ,Voting nay none. Lotion carried. Alderman Hemenway submitted report from the, Commissioner of Public Works advising that Mr. Otto R. Hills, Jr. 1126 Harvard Terr. was billed $15 on invoice 19873 for 10 foot crosswalk,.which bill was paid May 23, 1949. Through,an error he was again billed $15 on June 18, 1949. It is recommended that invoice 19942 dated June 18 be cancelled. Alderman Hemenway also submitted reports from the City Collector for refunds as follows: Arthur Carr, 1923 Asbury Avenue purchased two licenses for the same -car. License and sticker 11950 have been returned. Recommend refund of $5. Miss Ann S. Booth, 2327 Harrison Street purchased license $2649 for $5. Another license was also purchased for the same car. License and sticker 10981 have been returned with request for refund of $5. George D. Cullis, 2002 Harrison Street purchased two licenses for the same car for $10 each. License and sticker #1946 have been returned with request for refund of $10. George L. Bastian, 1603 Lake Street purchased vehicle license and his son also purchased a license. License and sticker have been returned with request for refund of $5. 165 1 Alderman Hemenway moved approval of refunds on requests as above. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman MacSteven for the FIRE COMMITTEE sub- mitted Annual Report of the Fire Marshal of the City'of Evanston Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1949, which report contains very informative and interesting data. Alderman MacSteven thanked the Mayor, the Fire Marshal and the men that worked with him for the work they have done. Moved same be received and placed on file. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Rolfes for the HEALTH COMMITTEE moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for four new automobiles for the Health Department with trade-in of four old cars. Duly seconded and 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 stated that the committee this evening considered tentative plans for a shelter house at Mason Park, which is provided for in the budget. Moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for such a field house, upon completion of the working drawings. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg stated that the American Legion in 1949 carried on a program of Saturday night softball games, and would like to continue such a program this year. Moved that they be allowed to do so this year subject to_thp,,,usual conditions. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg submitted the 1949 Annual Report of the Parks Division, a copy of which was given to each Alderman. It contains some very interesting facts and figures and Alderman Mogg complimented\the Superintendent on preparing a very excellent report. Moved same be received and placed on file.\ Duly seconded and carried. 6 Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works advising that the Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department is in need of a new street marking machine. A quotation has been received from Tractor & Equipment Company to furnish a Meili-Blumberg street marking machine, Model 5-P for $270.30. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase this machine in accordance with their proposal dated March 15, 1950 of $270.30; one-half the cost to be charged to account No. 27 and the other half to account No. 369. This has the approval of the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell.. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works listing two proposals received for furnishing seven new truck chassis for use in the Street Division. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to accept the proposal of the low bidder, Diamond T Motor Car Co. to furnish seven new truck chassis complete for sum of $151755.00, the expen- diture to be charged to account No. 606. It is further recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to return the deposit check of the unsuccessful bidder immediately and the deposit check of the successful bidder upon the delivery and acceptance of the trucks. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Street Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell.' Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $897.18 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Thoma and Rolfes (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. 1 I. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE.presented and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 118 OF ARTICLE XVII OF "TRAFFIC REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON" adopted February 2, 1942 by adding to said Section - Maple Avenue - west side, Main Street to Greenleaf Street. Motion seconded by Alderman MacSteven. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway, Barber, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James reported that for some time complains have been received with reference to congestion of parking at three different locations as follows: 1. East side of Custer Avenue, from Madison Street to Keeney Street; 2. North side of Church Street, from Oak Avenue to Ridge Avenue; 3. East side of Chicago Avenue, from Juneway Terrace to the main entrance of Calvary Cemetery. Moved the recommendation be approved and the matter be referred to the Corporation Counsel to draw up and present ordinance covering the situation. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James stated that the Traffic Engineer submitted recommendation to limit parking for a matter of two hours between 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. on 12 various streets throughout the city. Requested that the recommendation be referred to the City Clerk requesting that copies of the recommendation be made and sent to the aldermen that they may consider same during the week so it can be voted on at the next meeting. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Thoma of the Eighth Ward spoke of the new community along Oakton Street, Dewey and Dodge. About a year a -go we had a request to install sidewalk on Oakto.n Street where there is no walk at the present time, there being a greenhouse on the opposite time. A lot of young children have to cross Oakton Street'and being a State road there is some speeding there with a Stop sign only at Dodge. Made a reference to the Police Department to either have an Officer or else a crossing guard at Dewey Avenue and Oakton Street to provide protection for the children crossing there. Duly seconded and carried. 168 Alderman J. Mitchell of the SIXTH WARD made a reference to the Public Utilities Committee to give consideration to complaints he had received about Route No. 3 of the Bus company, especially after 9 o'clock at night; that when transferring from Route No. 1 at Fountain Square -the No. 3 bus generally leaves about 5 minutes before No: 1 arrives. Also, further complaints at the southwest,end of the Sixth Ward that there -are four,No. 1 buses to one No. 3 bus as far as frequency is concerned. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Mogg of the Third Ward stated he had received complaints about the excessive speeding on Forest Avenue, particularly from Lee Street to Main Street, and also south of Main Street, during rush hours. Made a reference to the Chief of Police to see what can be done to reduce that speed during rush hours, that effort should be,made to keep traffic within the speed limits. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor Ingraham made the f ollowinq appointments of names previously introduced: James Brooks, Special Police - 6 months Robert A. Jackson, " it 6 " Alderman Rubin 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: John C. Miller, Special Police - 6 months renewal Luther W. Avery, 6 It it For Council records, Chief of Police Geishecker has announced that the Probationary period for Patrolman Charles E. Muench has been extended another 60 days. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 9:55 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk 1 1