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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-05-09-1950Charles Bullock, Special Police - 6 months renewal Dominic Frugoli, " " 6 It " Edna, Garvey, " 6 Mary O'Neill, " " 6 " For Council records, Chief of Police Geishecker has announced that the probationary period for Patrolman Harold J. Henrichsen has been extended another 60 days; and effective May 1, 1950, Edmund A. Nycz has been sworn in as a Probationary Patrolman for a period of 60 days, being next on the Civil Service list for police patrolmen. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adjourned at 10:10 o'clock P.M. Edward W. Bell, City Clerk n..` - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - r^'SY :Evanston, Illinois Municipal Building May 8, 1950 Regular Meeting of the City Council held May 9, 1950, convening at 9:20 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: (14) Alderman Bersbach " Hemenway " Barber " Soule " Mogg L. Mitchell " James " Rubin " Beck " J. Mitchell " Christensen " Corcoran " Harwood " Rolfes ABSENT: (2) It MacSteven It Thoma Mayor pro tem Mogg presiding. Alderman Harwood moved that the minutes of meeting held May 1, 1950, be approved without reading. Duly seconded and carried. City Clerk Edward W. Bell, presented the following: Communication from the Northwest Evanston Property Owners Association together with resolution adopted by that association requesting the Mayor and City Council to rescind their action and remove parking meters from Central.Street. Alderman Barber moved same be referred to the Special Committee on Parking. Duly seconded and carried. City Treasurer's Financial Statement as of April 30, 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 the Flashtric Siqn Company on behalf of the Bulk Service Station at 1200 Chicago Avenue, requesting permission to erect a projecting electric sign having a total area of forty-six square feet which is six square feet in excessof the amount permitted by the ordinance. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted provided that the sign is -so installed as to have no more than forty square feet of its area projecting over the sidewalk. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman J. Mitchell presented and application received from Roberts and Richards, Inc., requesting permission to eject two illuminated signs placed flat against the walls of their building at the,southeast corner of Davis Street and Maple Avenue. The signs would have areas of 100 and 30 square feet respectively. The ordinance limits the area of such signs to 80 square feet. Committee on Buildings recommends that this application be granted, and so moved. It is also recommended by the Building Commissioner, that in view of the structure of the building and nature of same having a high ceiling, this variation be granted. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman J. Mitchell submitted 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 permitted for frame storage garages. Committee on Buildings recommends that this appli- cation be granted. This also has the approval of Alderman L. Mitchell at whose request same was held up last week. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman J. Mitchell introduced An Ordinance Amending Section 689 of Article XV of Chapter XIX entitled "Official Building Code of the City of Evanston" of Evanston Municipal Code of 19271 as amended. A copy of this ordinance has been given to each alderman together with memorandum explaining the principal differences between the amendment and the present Code. Alderman J. Mitchell requested a meeting of the Building, Committee next Monday, May 15, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. 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 -Clerk's Office $36.70 City Collector's Office 24.06 Contingent Fund 819.47 Fire Department 52.09 Health Department 340.73 Miscellaneous Fund 3,667.13 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 1,561.23 Municipal Building 326.91 Municipal Court 25.37 Park Department 118.94 Parking Meter Account 10190.65 Playground Department 536.92 Police•Department 289.06 Police & Fire Bond Building Acct. 7,.30 Police, Fire & Court Building 113.87 Public Works Department 275.06 Salaries of City Officers 3.31 Special assessment #1207 ,99.60, Street & Bridge Department 160621.89 Water Department 15.00 Filtration Plant 2.80 Water, Mains Division 172.55 Water Meter Division 141735.04 Miscellaneous Fund 10,366.66 Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1948 26,545.20 Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Hemenway reported that the City has $300,000 from the General Fund in U.S. Treasury bills. Accordingly , moved that the City Treasurer be authorized to re -invest $100,000 in U.S. Treasury bills on May 25 for a further 90 days. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): 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. 08 Alderman Corcoran for the PARK COMMITTEE sub- mitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works on request of the Covenant Church Couples Club for permission to use Eiden Field House facilities on Saturday, May 20, 1950 from 7:00 p.m. until midnight. The Superintendent of Recreation recommends that per- mission be granted subject to the regulations governing such permits and payment of a $5 attendant's fee. The Park Committee has considered this matter and recommends request be granted, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Corcoran submitted report from the Com- missioner of Public Works relative to requests received for permission to use Dempster and Clark Street beaches: Peggy,J. Orvis, in behalf of Northwestern University Women Physical Education Majors, for permission to use Dempster Street beach fora picnic and bonfire May 12 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. for approximately 30 persons. Mary Jane Brock, in behalf of Alpha Chi Omega and Delta Delta Delta Sororities, for permission to use Clark Street beach for *a picnic on May 15, 1950 from 5 :30 to 7:00 P.M. for 150 girls. Mrs. John L. Gardner, in behalf of Evanston Girl Scouts, for permission to use Dempster Street beach for a meeting on June 2, 1950, from 4L30 to 7:30 P.M. The Park Committee has considered these requests and recommends they be granted, -and so moved. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Rubin for the POLICE COMMITTEE submitted report from the Chief of Police stating that as an additional three - wheeled servi-car has been ordered to properly police and check the additional parking meter areas and City parking lots, this will require the full time services of a police officer, and requesting authorization to employ one additional police officer, with the rec- ommendation that his salary be charged to the Parking Meter Account. This matter was taken up in Committee of the Whole last week, and accordingly moved this request be granted. Motion seconded by Alderman Beck. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. following report: Alderman Rubin also submitted and read the "On Saturday May 6, 1950 the National Safety Council announced that Evanston was awarded Second Place in the National Traffic Safety Contest in cities of its size for 1949. The Institute of Traffic Engineers announced at the same time that Evanston was awarded a tie with Fresno, California for First Place in Traffic Engineering, also for 1949. The American Automobile Association today announced that the winner for the National Pedestrian Contest for 1949 for cities of from 50,000 to 100,000 population was Evanston, as First Place in the group.. Evanston also was awarded First Place in the Cook County Traffic Contest for cities of 254,000 to 100,000 population. This is a very good record for Evanston and Alderman Rubin commended the Police Department on a job well done. Moved same be received and placed on file. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works stating the Street Department is in need of a supply of grate bars and a new pattern for same. A quotation has been received from Chicago Hardware Company to supply these items at a cost of approximately $456. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to accept this proposal to furnish 30 grate bars and a new pattern for same, the expenditure to be charged to item No. 631. 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, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com- missioner of Public Works relative to bids received for concession at Lee Street adjoining the beach. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of high bid of $402 by Campus Vending Co. for concession rights at foot of Lee Street. It is further rec- ommended that the Commissioner be authorized to returncbposit checks of the unsuccessful bidders immediately and check of the successful bidder upon execution of contract; and furnishing of a bond. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Park Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. 10 Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Commissioner -of Public Works listing bids received for furnishing playqround equipment for Independence, Alexander, Brummel and Clyde, and Jenks parks. The Commissioner of'Public Works requests authority to purchase this equipment at price quoted of $1,423.15 from George Ekdahl, the low bidder, representing the Recreation Equipment Co. charging $268 to account No, 520;'$1,011.35 to account 524-A; and $143.80 to account No. 523. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Park Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Corcoran. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com- missioner of Public Works stating additional fencing is required for Leahy Park. A proposal has been received from the Cyclone Fence Co. for the erection of this fence, using material we have on hand, for $249, which includes new posts. This is the city's portion of an agreement to split the cost of thefence between the Howard residence at 2404 Ridge Avenue and Leahy Park. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to accept this proposal, the expenditure to be charged to item No. 533. This has the approval of the Chairman of the Park Committee and the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Corcoran. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, , Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood also submitted a report from the Commissioner of Public. Works relative to fence for Brummel-Clyde Play Lot; advising that the terms of the Lease with the Chicago, North Shore Railway Co. requires the city to erect an 8 foot fence along the railroad side. A bid has been received from Cyclone Fence Co. for the erection of 330 feet of 8 foot fence for sum of $910. This includes installation of a gate at approximately the center of the Brummel Street site. It is recommended that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to purchase this fence as above, the expenditure to be charged to item No. 524-A. 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, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com- missioner of Public Works listing bids received for six (6)new police cars with trade-ins. The Police Department and the City Engineer recommend the acceptance of the bid of Broadway Ford, Inc., on 110 h.p. 8 cylinder cars as specified, at $3,653.21. The Com- missioner concurs in this recommendation. The Chairman of the Police Committee and the Purchasing Committee have decided to accept bid for the 8 cylinder cars, which is considerably less than bid for similar equipment from other dealers. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase the above cars from Broadway Ford, Inc., at price quoted, the expenditure to be charged to account No. 142. It is further recommended that the Commissioner be author- ized to return the deposit checks of the unsuccessful bidders immed- iately and the check of the successful bidder upon delivery and acceptance of the automobiles. This has the approval of the Purchasing Committee, and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman Rubin. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried. Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $1,012.96 and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these bills. Motion seconded by Alderman Beck. Voting aye Aldermen Rolfes, Harwood, Corcoran, Christensen, J. Mitchell, Beck, Rubin, James, L. Mitchell, Mogg, Soule, Barber, Hemenway and Bersbach (14): 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 Furnishing one new coupe with trade-in for use by the Street Department. Duly seconded and carried. 2I Alderman Hemenway for the WATER COMMITTEE moved that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing two new coupes with trade-ins; one for the Water Department and one for the Sewer Department. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman Hemenway stated that the meeting of the Water Committee which was called for tonight, will be held next Monday, May 15, 1950 at 7:30 p.m. This is an important meeting to consider additions to the service building. Mr. Maxwell is to be present. Alderman Bersbach for the ZONING COMMITTEE sub- mitted a communication received from the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that the H.S. Martin Glass Company be permitted to add a second story to the two car brick garage approved by the City Council on June 21, 1948 and now under construction at 1916 Greenleaf Street. 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 Mr. C.E. Nicholson be permitted to erect a two story four car garage and two apartment building so located on the rear of the property at 1505�Maple Avenue as to be four feet from the dividing property lines and twenty feet from the center of the alley. 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 H.E. Waldron be permitted to erect a two story three -car garage with an apartment on the second floor, so located on the rear of the property at 1433 Hinman Avenue as to be five feet from the south and ten feet from the east property lines, and no farther west than the present garage building. 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 Corcoran for the SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PARKING stated there would be a meeting of that committee on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman Rolfes of the Eighth Ward spoke of the Drive -In Theatres being built in the neighboring cities around Evanston and the opposition to same; stating further that an ordinance was recently enacted prohibiting the building of same within the city limits of Chicago.. Moved a reference to the Judiciary Committee, the Corporation Counsel and the Mayor to see if we can give this some,study and bring in an ordinance to prevent the erection of same in Evanston. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman J. Mitchell of the Sixth Ward made a reference to the Commissioner of Public Works, the Corporation Counsel and the Mayor concerning nuisance created at the Doetsch pit. In the Spring the winds blow from the refuse piles along Ridge Road and those people just East of Ridge Road get a considerable amount of silt. All,the diggings from the Sanitary Sewer have been piled there, and it is exceedingly worse than it was last year. They were instructed to dump the fill in back of the pit and he hoped some action can be taken as the Doetsch Bros. have violated their trust with the city and some drastic action is necessary, as they are using the public highway as a dumping yard. Duly seconded and carried. Alderman James of the Fourth Ward submitted Petition.signed by all the property owners in the 2100 block on Cleveland Street and all the property owners on Madison Place and some on Seward Street, objecting to the use of the property in the rear of 2201 Oakton Street as a landing place for helicopters. Moved same be referred to the Mayor for appropriate action in conjunction with whatever action he is taking on motion previously made with respect to this subject. Duly seconded and carried. UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor pro tem Mogg made the followinq appointments of names previously introduced: Charles Bullock, Special Police - 6 months renewal Dominic Frugoli., 116 Edna Garvey, 6 Mary O'Neill, 6 " Alderman Rubin moved that these appointments be confirmed. Duly seconded and carried.