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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-04-24-19501, 9 per,$ 1 M0 1 1 Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building April 24, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held April 24, 1950, convening at 8:45 o'clock P.M. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, administered the Oath of Office to William F. Soule, newly elected Alderman of the Second Ward. PRESENT: (14) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway " Barber Soule " Mogg L. Mitchell " James " Rubin " Beck " Christensen If Corcoran If Harwood Thoma " Rolfes ABSENT: (2) MacSteven " J. Mitchell Mayor Ingraham presiding. Alderman Corcoran moved that the Council meet as a Committee of the Whole. Duly seconded and carried. WHEN COUNCIL RECONVENED: Alderman Corcoran for the COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES made the following recommendations of committees for the ensuing year of the City Council: BUILDING - John Mitchell, Soule, Mogg, Bersbach, Rubin FINANCE - Hemenway, Harwood, Rolfes, Mogg, Beck FIRE - MacSteven, Beck, Rolfes, Bersbach, Soule HEALTH - Rolfes, John Mitchell, Hemenway, Soule, Beck JUDICIARY - Corcoran, Thoma, Hemenway, Mogg, Barber LIGHTS - Soule, MacSteven, Thoma, Hemenway, Christensen, Rubin LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS -Beck, Christensen, Lyman Mitchell, Harwood, James PARKS - Mogg, Corcoran, MacSteven, Rubin, John Mitchell POLICE - Rubin, Rolfes, MacSteven, Harwood, Lyman Mitchell PUBLIC BUILDINGS- Barber, James, Corcoran, Bersbach, Rolfes PUBLIC UTILITIES- Lyman Mitchell_, Rubin, Barber, Harwood, James PURCHASING - Harwood, Bersbach, James, John Mitchell, Barber RELIEF - Christensen, Lyman Mitchell, Thoma; Barber, Bersbach STREETS - James, Mogg, Harwood, Soule, Thoma, Hemenway, Beck, John Mitchell WATER - Thoma, Hemenway, Corcoran, Christensen, Lyman Mitchell ZONING,- Bersbach, Barber, Corcoran, Rubin, Rolfes, MacSteven, Lyman Mitchell, Christensen Alderman Corcoran moved this report be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman.James. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen; Beck, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay,none. Motion carried., 1'9 4 Alderman Bersbach moved that the minutes of meeting held April 17, 1950, be approved with the following correction: Page 5,- Committee on Committees, should be Aldermen Corcoran, Mogg, Hemenway, Thoma and Beck Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Notice State of Illinois advising that our allotment of Motor Fuel Tax for the month of March, 1950 is $11, 540.05. Alderman James moved same be referred to the Commissioner of Public Works and the Street Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Petitions requesting the week of May 14-21 be declared "Paths to Peace Week." Alderman James moved same be referred to the Mavor. 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 $161.12 City Clerk's Office 2.60 Contingent Fund 90.00 Fire Department 537.50 Health Department 120.73 Miscellaneous Fund 34.00 Park Department 30709.72 Parking Meter Account 20.25 Police Department 447.36 Police, Fire & Court Building- 8.99 Public Works Department 69.54 Salaries of City Officers 4.00 Salaries of City Officers 17.50 Street & Bridge Department 1,654.53 Filtration Plant 67.22 Water, Mains Division 239.55 Water Revenue Bond Account 1948 2.00 Municipal Building 600.00 Motion seconded;by Alderman Mogg. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, Beck, James,\L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and BersbaFh (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following temporary payrolls to be paid April 28, 1950, same to be charged to the proper accounts: Health Department Miscellaneous Fund $10683.50 23.96 Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood,,Corcoran, Christensen, Beck, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. .95 1 ai 1 Alderman Hemenway stated that on April 17, 1950 the Council approved bill on the Parking Meter Account for printing of arrest tickets in amount of $365. In accordance with previous custom this should have been charged to the Police Department Account. Accordingly moved transfer of this charge of $365 for printing of arrest tickets to the Police Department account No. 137 and the issuance of a check on the General Fund payable to the Parking Meter Account. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, Beck, James, L. Mitchell, Mdgg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway stated that last -week the Continuation Certificate on bond for the Mayor was omitted from among those presented. Moved that the continuation certificate be prepared -and authorized in amount of $1,000 to be issued by the Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company of New York, Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Hemenway submitted communication from the Court Clerk stating"that Miss Janet Loebbaka is taking a leave of absence due to illness until September 1, 1950, and asking authorization to employ another clerk during this temporary period at a salary of $175 and charging it to item No. 346. 4lderman Hemenway so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Hemenway submitted report from,the City Collector stating'that Mr. John J. Boylan, 617 Sheridan Road purchased two vehicle licenses for the same car, each for $5. License and sticker #4237 have been'returned with a request for refund of $5. Alderman Hemenway moved refund of $5 be made. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, Beck, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): 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. 11L6 Alderman Corcoran submitted request from The Humane Society of Evanston for permission to have a Taq Day on Saturday, May 13, 1950. The Committee has considered this request and in view of the fact that we have for many years only had two or three tag days of various organizations and do not wish to enlarge on it, moved that this request be denied. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Rolfes for the POLICE COMMITTEE sub- mitted Annual Report of the Police Department for year ending December 31, 1949, a copy of which has been given to each Alderman, and urging them to read same carefully. Moved same be received and placed on file. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Barber for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE asked for a meeting of his committee next Monday, May 1, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works listing bids received for furnishinq and applyinq our 1950 road oil requirements to the various unimproved streets and alleys. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase, subject to State approval, the required liquid asphalt from the low bidder, Andresen Corporation, at the unit price of $0.1143 per gallon applied. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Street Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, Beck, 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 listing bids received for furnishing a 10 column, electrically operated adding machine for use by the Fire Department. Inasmuch as the Remington 10 column, electrically operated adding machine is the preference of the Fire Department, the Commissioner requests authority to purchase same from the Remington Rand Inc., f or,sum of $261, the expenditure to be charged to account No. 168. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Fire Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Corcoran. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, Beck, 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 $1,048.22 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Beck. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Thoma, Harwood, Corcoran, Christense, Beck, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (13): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE intro- i'- duced An Ordinance,Designatinq-a street to be known as LINDEN PLACE. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Each Alderman present extended congratulations and best wishes to Alderman -William F. Soule, newly elected alderman of the Second Ward. Alderman Corcoran of the Seventh Ward stated there would be a meeting of the Special Committee on Parking next Monday, May 1, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. , Alderman James of the Fourth Ward stated that people in the 2000 and 2100 block on Cleveland and Seward Streets are complaining of the use of property immediately west of 'them across Hartrey Avenue, by a helicopter company They are quite concerned about whether or not use of that property is to continue as it has been in the last 30 days or so. They object to it and petition the Mayor to take such steps as are necessary to discontinue use of that plot as a landing field for a helicopter. Also referred the matter to the.Judiciary Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Soule of the Second Ward expressed his appreciation for the very wonderful welcome given him. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:, Mayor Ingraham made the following appointments of names previously introduced: Guy Caselberry, Special Police - 6 months renewal Carl Olson, " . It6 " Nick Athanasiou, " " 6 Alderman Harwood moved that the above appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. 198 Mayor Ingraham introduced the following names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: Leo C, Whitewon, Special Police - 6 months renewal Andrew Soderberg,. 116 " it James S.F. McNair, If 6 " " For Council records, Chief of Police Geishecker has announced that the probationary period for Patrolman Lawrence W. Wagner has been extended another 60 days.' Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:45 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building May 1, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held May 1, 1950, convening at 9:40 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (16) Alderman Bersbach ABSENT: None Hemenway Barber Soule " Mogg L. Mitchell " MacSteven James " Rubin Beck " J. Mitchell Christensen Corcoran if Harwood Thoma it Rolfes Alderman Lyman Mitchell moved that during Mayor Ingraham's absence, Alderman Harold W. Mogq be elected to serve as Mayor pro tem. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor pro tem Mogg presiding. Alderman Hemenway moved that the minutes of meeting held April 17, 1950, be amended to read as follows: - Page 4, paragraph 5 relative to purchase of acoustical treatment. This was authorized to be charged to the proper account. Same should be changed to read '!charge to Police & Fire Building Bond Account." Also, in minutes of meeting of April 24, 1950:- Page 2, paragraph 6 on printing of arrest tickets charged to account No. 137. This should.be charged to account No. 132." Motion seconded by Alderman Bersbach. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach., 199 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 Rubin moved that the minutes as corrected above be approved. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Petition requesting the immediate rescission of action taken March 6, .1950 with respect to making Maple Avenue a one-way street, southbound only. Alderman Barber moved same be referred to the Street,Committee, the Mayor and Traffic Engineer. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman J. Mitchell for the BUILDING COMMITTEE submitted an application, together with the frontage consents v required by law, from,M.E. Ekberg requesting permission to move the two and.one-half story frame house at 620 University Place to the vacant lot at 2003 Orrington Avenue. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, subject to the approval of the Aldermen of the Ward and the Commissioner of`Public Works, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman J. Mitchell submitted an application received from L.Q. Needler requesting permission to erect a three car frame addition to the existing six car frame garage on the rear of his property at 831 Judson Avenue. The written consent of the adjoining property owner to the south agreeing to the extension of the proposed garage to the line between the two properties is attached. The resulting building would exceed the capacity per- mitted for frame storage garages. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Alderman L. Mitchell moved that this application be held over one week. Motion seconded by Alderman Rolfes and carried. Alderman J. Mitchell submitted application received from N.G. McKenty requesting permission to make a two story brick addition having an area of 32 x 25 feet to the existing brick dwelling on the rear of the lot at 606 Mulford Street. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, subject to approval of the Aldermen of the ward, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. 200 Alderman J. Mitchell submitted application received from John Foster on behalf of Mr. and Mrs, Robinson requesting permission to move the two and one-half story frame residence from 1624 Central Street to the vacant lot at 2224 Emerson Street. The -frontage consents required by law have been obtained and are attached. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. This has the approval of the Aldermen of the Ward. 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:.. City Treasurer's Office $ 1.75 Contingent Fund 58.25 Fire Department 288.89 Garbage Department 252.41 Health Department 273.96 Miscellaneous Fund 21918.53 Municipal Court 15.00 Park Department 30.04 Parking Meter Account 30.13 Playground Department 376.09 Police Department 621.92 Police & Fire Bond Building Acct% 8*990.00 Police, Fire & Court Building 350.59 Public Works Department 116.14 Special Assessment ##1207 62.85 Street & Bridge Department 758.48 Water Department 596.76 Pumping Station 42.77 Filtration Plant 63.05 Water Mains Division 137.16 Water Mains Division 199.00 Water Meter Division 9.00 Water Revenue Bond Account 1948 102.35 Parking Meter Account 103.80 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 Hemenway presented and moved the payment of the following temporary payrolls to be paid May 5, 1950, same to be charged to the proper accounts: Special Assessment No. 1207 $160.31 Parking Meter Account 136.40 Park Department 21475.95 Playground Department 213.18 Public Works Dept.-Mtce 529.49 Public Works Dept. -Sewer 599.60 Public Works Dept. -Sewer 17.55 Street & Bridge Repair Dept. 101477.13 Water Mains Division 611.60 Water Department 5.36 Miscellaneous Fund 23.96 Miscellaneous Fund -Plan Comsn 11000.00 2 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 for the PARK COMMITTEE stated that the Chicago & North Shore Railway Company have submitted Lease for property on Brummel Street and Callan Avenue. .It is for a five (5) year term at $10 per year with a 90 day cancellation clause. The City -is to construct fence and furnish a -bond. Bond Premium is,$61.77 for three year term. This,property is to be used for park,or playground purposes. The Park Committee Fonsidpred this r r� < matter in Committee of the Whole and accordingly moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into this Lease and to furnish an indemnity bond. Motion seconded by Alderman Thoma who thanked the Corporation Counsel, Alderman Corcoran, the Com- missioner of Public Works and Supt. of Recreation for their efforts in,bringing this about. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, James, Rubin; Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Corcoran submitted report from,the Commissioner of•Public Works on requests for permission to use the f ollowinq,parks and beaches: Speedo Polydoris, 933 Chicago Avenue, in behalf of Methodist Young Folks Club to use Elliot Park for a picnic and Dempster Street beach for a bonfire on May 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a group of 25 to 30 •young folks. L.C. Wilson, 1800 Sheridan Road in behalf of Northwestern University YMCA -YWCA and the Hillel Foundation, for use of Clark Street beach on May 18 from 12:30 to 1:30. There will be about 40 students present. Alderman Corcoran moved these requests be granted. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Barber for the PUBLIC BUILDINGS COMMITTEE moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to adver- tise for bids for the painting of the exterior woodwork and metal of the Municipal Building as per specifications on file in the 0 Public Works office. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood.for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works relative,to bid received for purchase of.a three -wheeled servi car for the Police Department which has been requested by Chief Geishecker to check parking meter zones. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase one Harley Davidson three -wheeled servi car from Hap's Harley Davidson Shop for $1,032.85, the expenditure to be charged to Special Parking Meter Account 366-A. Delivery can be made by May 10. .This has the approval of the Chairman of the Police Committee, the Purchasing Committee and the Special Parking Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com- missioner of Public Works listing proposals received for furnishing 25,000 beach tokens. The plastiq token is the preference of the City Collector and it is recommended that the Commissioner be author- ized,to purchase 25,000 plastic beach tokens from Keolyn Plastics, in,accordance with proposal dated April 20 for $308.75, the expen- diture to be charged to account No. 555. This,has the approval of the Chairman of the Park Committee and the Council in Committee.of the Whole, and so moved, Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com- missioner of Public Works listing bids for operating concessions at various parks and beaches. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to enter into a contract with George Brown for con- cessions at Clark Street Beach, Dempster Street Beach and Boltwood Park in accordance with his proposal of $1,006; and to enter into a contract with Julius Sutton for concession at Foster Field in accordance with his proposal of $51. It is further recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to return the deposit checks of the unsuccessful bidders immediately, and checks of successful bidders 203 upon the execution of contracts, and the furnishing of a satisfactory bond. This has the approval of the aldermen, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman James. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $725.13 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, James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE presented �t and moved the passage of AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A STREET TO BE KNONN AS LINDEN PLACE. Motion seconded.by Alderman L. Mitchell. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Barber, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, James,,Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood, Thoma and Rolfes (15): Voting nay none. Motion carried. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman L. Mitchell of the Third Ward renewed his previous reference to the Street Committee and the Traffic Engineer on installation of traffic control devices at Sheridan'Road and South Blvd. He understood nothing could be done until after May 1 and accordingly requested that a traffic count be made there at the earliest practical date. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James of the Fourth Ward submitted communication which he received calling attention to an ordinance recently passed in Denver havinq to.do with the subject of aviation. - and asked same be referred to the Judiciary Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James addressed the Council as follows: "Some years ago I brought up the question of negotiating with the Estate of James Wigginton, Jr., having in mind that the city.acquire a piece of property which is a part of that Estate, located in the rear of the 1000 block on Greenleaf Street which is between Maple Avenue and the alley west. If the city could acquire this parcel, which is recommended by the Plan Commission for acquisition, it would serve a two -fold purpose: (1) it would rid a very nice residential neighborhood of an eye sore, it now being zoned as non -conforming use. (2) it would furnish a badly needed tot lot or park where elderly people might gather during the summer months. Moved a reference to the Lark Cn_m_mittee askinq that committee to continue neqotiations with the principals of the Estate to the end that the city acquire.by gift or purchase or otherwise, that piece of property to be put to use to which I refer." Duly seconded,and carried. . Alderman Rubin of the Fifth,Ward stated he had received numerous complaints from residents in,the vicinity of Dodge Avenue between Greenwood and Dempster. There is a nail factory there and during the summer months the doors being open the noise from the machines is very annoying all day and all night. Made a reference to the Building Commissioner and Fire Marshal.and Commissioner of,Public Works,to see if they cannot stop this noise. Duly seconded and carried: , Alderman Rubin made a reference to the Traffic Engineer for a traffic count at Church and Dodge and Emerson and Dodge. Alderman Beck of the Fifth Ward stated that some- time ago,he made a reference about condition of Foster Street and Brown Avenue, especially at the northwest Forner,,where the street. is.very low. The gentleman living there would like to put ip a sidewalk but is hesitant because of that condition. Made a reference to the Commissioner of,Public Works and the Street Committee. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Beck prevailed upon the Commissioner of Public Works and the Street Committee to see what can be done about paving of streets. Alderman Harwood of the Seventh Ward made a reference to the Street Committee and Traffic•Engineer to make a traffic count at the earliest opportunity at Sherman Avenue and Noyes and at Sherman Avenue and Foster. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor pro tem Mogg made the followinq appointments of names previously introduced: James McNair, Special Police - 6 months renewal Andrew Soderberg, 6 " Leo Whitewon, " 6 " Alderman Rubin moved that the above appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried. Mayor pro tem Mogg introduced the following names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council: