HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-1950-05-15-1950Mayor pro tem Mogg introduced the following
names for confirmation at the next meeting of the City Council:
Mr. John E. Wing as a member of the Zoning Commission
and Zoning Board of Appeals, to succeed himself for a term of
five years from May 15, 1950 -
Mr.•Donald C. Miller as a member of the Board of Trustees
of the Police Pension Fund to succeed himself, for a term of two
years from May 15, 1950 -
George G. Wunder, Special Police - 6 months renewal
Allan Lewis, It if 6 It
Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the
Council adjourned at 9:50 o'clock P.M.
Edward W. Bell,
City Clerk
Evanston, Illinois
Municipal Building
May 15, 1950•
Regular Meeting of the City Council held May 15, 1950, convening
at 9:15 o'clock P.M.
PRESENT: (14) Alderman Bersbach
" Hemenway
" Soule
Mogg
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L. Mitchell
MacSteven
James
Rubin
" Beck
" J. Mitchell
Christensen
it Corcoran
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Harwood
Rolfes
ABSENT: (2) " Barber
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Mayor pro tem Mogg Presiding.
Alderman Rubin moved that the minutes of meeting
held May 8, 1950, be approved without reading. 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 April, 1950 is $14,563,.35. Alderman Rubin
moved same be referred to the Street Committee,and the Commissioner
of Public Works. Duly seconded and carried.
Alderman J. Mitchell for the BUILDING COMMITTEE
submitted application received from Spotnails, Inc., requesting
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permission to erect a one story metal building about thirty by
fifty feet in area in the space between the existing two story
frame dwelling on the front of the lot at 1218 Sherman Avenue and
the two story brick factory building on the rear. The property
is zoned for industrial use. The City Council recently approved
the use of the frame dwelling for office purposes. The new building
would be used to house automatic machines which form small nails
and staples from wire. Section 481 of the Building Code requires
that metal buildings be spaced not less than fifty feet from any
dividing property line. Committee on Buildings recommends that.
this application be granted, which also has the approval of the
aldermen of the ward, and so moved. Duly seconded and carried.
Alderman J. Mitchell requested a meeting of the
Building Committee next Monday, May 22, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
to further discuss revisions under the Building Code.
Alderman Hemenway for the FINANCE COMMITTEE
presented and moved the payment of the following bills, -and that
the proper charges .and transfers be authorized:
Contingent.Fund
$11.00
Fire Department
39.48
Health Department
151.90
Miscellaneous Fund
2,046.54.
Park Department
101.24
Parking Meter Account
1,557.48
Playground Department
459.19
Police Department
10311.46
Police & Fire Bond Building Acct.
269.00
Police, Fire & Court Building
14.66
Public Works Department
739.10
Public Works Department
7.22
Street & Bridge Department
5,043.26
Pumping Station
2;176.54
Filtration Plant
39,01
Water Mains Division
149.61.
Water Meter Division
76.50
Water Revenue Bond Acct. 1948
2.00
Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye Aldermen Hemenway,
Soule, Mogg,,L. Mitchel., MacSteven,,James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell,
Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood,and Rolfes (13): Voting nay none.
Motion carried.
Alderman Hemenway presented and moved the payment
of the following temporary,payrolls to be paid May 11, 1950, same
to be charged to the proper accounts:
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Street & Bridge Repair Dept.
$10,898.28
Parking Meter Account
136.40
Park Department
2,284.35
Park Department
25.00
Playground Department
202.33
Public Works Dept. -Sewer
682.86
Public Works Dept. -Sewer
10.80
Public Works Dept.-Mtce
521.84
Water Mains Division
590.80
Special Assessment Fund #1207 Reserve
63.13
Police Department
1,299.50
Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting
aye Aldermen Bersbach,
Hemenway, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven,
James, Rubin, Beck,
J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood
and Rolfes (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.
Alderman L. Mitchell for the PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMITTEE stated there would be a meeting of his committee next
Monday, May 22, 1950 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Mr. Bergsland of the
Evanston Bus Co. will be present at this meeting.
Alderman Harwood for the PURCHASING COMMITTEE
submitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works advising
that the City Collector is in need of 35,000 license forms, in-
cluding carbon paper for same, and listing two bids received. It
is recommended that,the Commissioner be authorized to accept the
proposal of the•low bidder, International Tag & Salgsbook Co. in
accordance with their proposal for sum of $433,22, the expenditure
to be charged to the following accounts: $288.75 to account No.
618 and $144.47•to account No. 139. 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
,Bersbach, Hemenway, Soule, Mogg „ L. Mitchell, MacSteven,,James,
Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood and Rolfes
(14): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com-
missioner of Public Works advising that the Water Department is in
need of a quantity of valve boxes with bottom bases for resale to
plumbers in the installation of water services, and listing two bids
received for same. It is recommended that the Commissioner be
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authorized to purchase 50 valve boxes with bottom bases from James
B. Clow & Sons, low bidders, for $18.70 each delivered, or total
cost of $935, the expenditure to be charged to account No. 410.
This has the approval of both the Water and Purchasing Committees,
and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman L. Mitchell. Voting aye
Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven,
James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran; Harwood and
Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com-
missioner
of
Public Works advising
that the Water Department is in
need of a
quantity
of service boxes
for resale to plumbers in the
installation
of water services, and
listing two bids received for
same. It
is
recommended that the Commissioner
be authorized to
purchase
200
service boxes from the
Mueller Company, low bidder,
at $5.05
each
with freiqht allowed
to Evanston, or $1,010, the
expenditure to be charged to account No. 410. This has the approval
of both the Water and Purchasing Committees, and so moved. Motion
seconded by Alderman Christensen. Voting aye Aldermen Bersbach,
Hemenway, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James, Rubin, Beck,
J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood and Rolfes (14):
Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Harwood submitted report from the Com-
missioner of Public Works stating the Water Department is in need
of a supply of anhydrous ammonia for water treatment: This material
is normally sold in 150## cylinders and the price is 17t per pound.
The Hamler-Boiler & Tank Co. will loan customers a tank holding
1250 pounds plus a $100 deposit and the price will be 10� per
pound. It is recommended that the Commissioner be authorized to
enter into an agreement with the Hamler Boiler & Tank Co. of Chicago
to furnish anhydrous ammonia for water treatment for one year at
10� per bound. It is further recommended that the Commissioner be
authorized to enter into an agreement with the Hamler Boiler &
Tank Co. for the loan of an anhydrous ammonia container and equip-
ment at terms indicated in their proposal. The above expenditures
to be charged to account No. 402. This has the approval of both
the Water and Purchasing Committees, and so moved. Voting aye
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Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven,
James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood
and Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Harwood submitted report from the
Commissioner of Public Works relative to Change Order No. A-16
Water Works Expansion Program, and certain changes recommended by
the engineers, Alvord, Burdick & Howson for total additions in net
amount of $61788.21. It is recommended that S.N. Nielsen Co. Inc.,
holder of Contract "A" be authorized to make the necessary changes
as recommended by Alvord, Burdick & Howson, in amount of $6,788.21.
This has the approval of both the Water and Purchasing Committees,
and so moved. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell. Voting aye
Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven,
James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood and
Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman Christensen for the RELIEF COMMITTEE
submitted bills of the Relief Administration in amount of $694.16
and moved that the Township Supervisor be authorized to pay these
bills. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell. Voting aye
Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven,
James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood
and Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman James for the STREET COMMITTEE introduced
An Ordinance Amending An Ordinance Designated as "Traffic Regulations
ofof the City of Evanston" adopted February 2, 1942, by adding to
Section 118 thereof, entitled "Schedule 'A' Prohibited Parking"
the following additional areas:
Chicago Avenue -
east side -
Juneway Terrace to main
entrance of
Calvary Cemetery,
Church Street -
north side
- Oak Ave. to Ridge Ave.
Custer Avenue -
east side -
Madison St. to Keeney St.
University Place
- south side - Benson Ave. to Sherman Av.
Alderman
James stated that the Garden Clubs of
Evanston will hold a garden
market May
20, 1950 at Chandler Park
and requesting that Lincoln Street between Ridge Avenue and Asbury
.Avenue be made a one-way street, WEST BOUND ONLY, for that day. This
request has been considered by the Street Committee and accordingly
moved that the request of the Garden Clubs be granted. Duly seconded
and carried.
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Alderman James submitted copy of Estimate No. 2
Final, in amount of $25,445.06 due Commercial Liqht Company for work
done on Section 38-CS. installation of traffic signals on Central
Street and on Dempster Street at Dodge 4venue. Moved approval of
same for payment from motor fuel tax funds furnished for this
improvement subject to submission of a satisfactory maintenance
bond and'also subject to subsequent approval by the Illinois,Division
of Highways. Motion seconded by Alderman Harwood. Voting aye
Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven,
James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran,.Harwood,
and Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
Alderman James moved that the City Council concur
.�, in the recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works and the
Street Committee to cooperate with the property owners in the
2100 block on Cleveland Street in the matter of paving that street
to the extent that the city does the necessary grading and compacting
of the stone. Motion seconded by Alderman VacSteven. Voting aye
Aldermen Bersbach, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven, James,
Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christensen, Corcoran, Harwood and Rolfes
(13): Voting nay Alderman Hemenway (1): 'Motion carried.
Alderman.Hemenway for the WATER COMMITTEE sub-
mitted report from the Commissioner of Public Works together with
letter from Alvord, Burdick & Howson in which they recommend an.
extension of E.W. Bacharach & Company's contract. Accordingly
moved that time for completion of Contract "C" with E.W. Bacharach
& Company be extended to July 15, 1950 provided approval of said
extension of time be secured from the surety company on his com-
pletion bond. Motion seconded by Alderman J. Mitchell. Voting aye
Aldermen Bersbach, Hemenway, Soule, Mogg, L. Mitchell, MacSteven,
James, Rubin, Beck, J. Mitchell, Christense, Corcoran, Harwood and
Rolfes (14): Voting nay none. Motion carried.
UNDER CALL OF WARDS: Alderman James of the
Fourth Ward stated that his attention has been directed a time or
two by people in Evanston and some outside, to the lack of signs of
identification for our new Municipal Building. It would seem that
same could be better marked by a couple of signs, one on the Lake
Street side and one on Oak Avenue. Made such a reference to the
Public Buildings Committee. Duly seconded and carried.
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Alderman J. Mitchell of the Sixth Ward submitted
letter from Mr. B.F. Ricker, President,of North Evanston 4th of July
Association, Inc., requesting the necessary permits in connection
with their celebration on July 4; a parade on Central Street to be
followed by a daylight program and fireworks at Dyche Stadium in
the evening. Moved such permits be granted. Duly seconded and
carried.
-UNDER MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor pro tem Mogg
made the following appointments of names,previously introduced:
Mr.,John E. Wing as a member of the Zoning Commission
and Zoning Board of Appeals to succeed himself for a term of
five years from -May 15, 1950;
Mr. Donald C. Miller as a member of the Board of Trustees
of the Police Pension Fund to succeed himself for a term of two
years from May 15, 1950;
George G. Wunder, Special Police - 6 months renewal
Allan Lewis, " It
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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:
William J. Davis, Special Police - 6 months
Robert W. Kane, It
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Charles Shirts, it " 6 " renewal
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 9:50 o'clock P.M.
Edward W. Bell,
City Clerk