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Home My WebLink About11-18-1980 Council Meeting Minutes 70 November 18th_, 1980 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on November 18th in Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY ALDERMAN LES CARL. Mayor Crouch asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present: Aldermen Kovachevich, Williams, Mazza. Carl , Grant, Horr, Clarke, Danner, Motsinger, Churchill . Absent: Alderman Selfridge. i MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5TH MEETING. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Motsinger the minutes of November 5th meeting be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried. BILLS FOR OCTOBER. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Grant the bills for October be paid when funds become available. Discussion. Alderman Motsinger asked i:f the bill for Gilpin's Septic Service under Lake Development in the amount of $70.00 is an employee of the City? Mayor Crouch reported that he was an employee of the City. During the discussion it was reported that his father owned the business. The City has tried to find others to do this service, but no one was available. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Churchill , Motsinger, Danner, Clarke, Horr, Grant, Carl , Mazza, Williams, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Protection. Council Action.. None. Finance & Personnel . Council Action. None. Mayor Crouch asked the City Clerk to send a memo to the chairman of Public Works & Buildings and ask the committee to deal with the bid for the janitorial services for the police, fire and comfort station. This bid was referred to committee on September 16th. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Horr for the approval of pur- chase for street signs, to 'be paid from revenue sharing funds which has been allocated. Discussion. Mayor Crouch asked that the committee investigate the need for signs with arrows that say one-way. Roll call . AYES: Alder- men Kovachevich, Wi:lli'ams, Mazza, Carl , Grant, Horr, Clarke, Danner, Mot- ; singer, Church.i:ll . NAYS: None. Motion carried. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. MAYOR'S REPORT. The city of canton and the park district have discussed the area in front of the Canton State Bank, they want to make it i,nto a ice skating rink. The park district will provide some of the labor and some of the materials. The retail trades was asked to provide the super- vision, and they were supportive of this endeavor. Mayor Crouch said that it would do two things: 1 . It will encourage the utilization of the down- town area. 2. It will provide a recreational area for the young people, which will have supervision. The park district and the city will share in the liability. Motion by Alderman Williams , second by Alderman Motsinger, that the city proceed in providing the support necessary to accomplish same. Voice vote, motion carried. Discussion. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - VACATING A PART OF E. HOLLY STREET. Second reading, read by 71 Continued November 18th, 1980 title only. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Kovachevich, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Churchill , Motsinger, Danner, Clarke, Horr, Grant, Carl , Mazza, Williams , Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. Ordinance being #848. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. ORDINANCE - AMENDING SECTIONS OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER 3 CONCERNING MIDSEMEANORS. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Clarke the ordinance be placed on its passage. AYES: Alder- men Kovachevich, Williams, Mazza, Carl , Grant, Horr, Clarke, Danner, Mot- singer, Churchill . NAYS: None. Motion carried. Ordinance being # 849. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1 CONCERNING ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Churchill , second by Alderman Grant, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Churchill , Motsinger, Danner, Clarke, Horr, Grant, Carl , Mazza, Williams, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. Ordinance being # 850. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 5 CONCERNING DOGS. Second reading, (9 read by title only. Motion by Alderman Motsinger, second by Alderman Carl , ,Q the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovache- vich, Wi.11i.ams, Mazza, Carl , Grant, Horr, Clarke, Danner, Motsinger, Churchill . NAYS: None. Motion carried. Ordinance being # 851 . 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. ORDINANCE - AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER 6, CONCERNING DUTCH ELM DISEASE. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Clarke, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Churchill , Motsinger, Danner, Clarke, Horr, Grant, Carl , Mazza, Williams, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 10 ayes I 0 nays 1 absent. Ordinance being # 852. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 7, CONCERNING ABANDONED AND WRECKED VEHICLES. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Motsinger, second by Alderman Clarke, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Williams, Mazza, Carl , Grant, Horr, Clarke, Danner, Motsinger, Churchill . NAYS: None. Motion carried. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Ordinance being # 853. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1 . SECTIONS 2 AND 3, CONCERNING NUISANCES. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Mazza, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES : Aldermen Churchill , Motsinger, Danner, Clarke, Horr, Grant, Carl , Mazza, Williams, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Ordinance being # 854. NEW BUSINESS: BIDS - DEMOLITION OF THE FIRE AND POLICE STRUCTURE AND GAR HALL. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Grant, the bids be opened. Voice vote, motion carried. One bid was received. Poke Kinsel in the amount of $23,500.00, bid secured with cash totally $2,350.00. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Motsinger, the bid be denied. Discussion. Voice vote, motion carried. No nays heard. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Churchill , second by Alderman Grant, the City Clerk to re- adverti.se for the demolition of the fire and police structure and the gar hall , and placing the advertisement in the Daily Ledger and the Journal Star. Bids to be returned at the council meeting to be held on December 16th at 5:00 PM. Discussion. Voice vote, motion carried. AGREEMENT-SUPPLEMENTAL-MANHOLE ADJUSTMENTS FOR MAIN AND LOCUST. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Mazza, the 72 Continued November 18th, 1980 Mayor be authorized to enter into this agreement with the Department of Transportation. Discussion. Alderman Horr asked what the cost would be? The City Engineer Gordon Braun stated there would be no cost, it was allowed for in the original cost of $62,000.00 Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Williams, Mazza, Carl , Grant, Horr, Clarke, Danner , Motsinger, Churchill . NAYS: None. Motion carried. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Agreement being # 385. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE - LETTER - POLICE PENSION FUND EXAMINATION. City Treasurer Pat Wright stated that there were several items that needed some attention, and they have been corrected. The report of examination is on file in the office of the city treasurer if any one requests to see it. The audit for the city, which was done by Clifton & Gunderson will be presented to council members on Monday November 24th. Mayor Crouch stated that council members would be notified of the meeting. John McCarthy the City Attorney had to leave council chambers at 7:15 P .M. ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Danner, the ordinance be amended to read, under paragraph 1 . $6,400.00, paragraph 2. $6,700.00, paragraph 3. $7,000.00, paragraph 4. $7,300.00. Discussion. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Motsinger, Danner, Clarke, Carl , Mazza. NAYS: Aldermen Churchill , Horr, Grant, Williams , Kovachevich. 5 ayes 5 nays. Mayor Crouch voted Aye. 6 ayes 5 nays. Motion carried. ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE CITY CLERK. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Kovachevich, the ordinance be amended to read in paragraph 1 . $14,000.00, paragraph 2. $14,500.00, paragraph 3. $15,000.00, paragrpah 4. $15,500.00. Discussion. Voice vote, motion carried. ORDINANCE - PRIVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE CITY TREASURER. First va reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Churchill , the ordinance be amended to read in paragraph 1 . $8,000.00, paragraph 2. $9,000.00, paragraph 3. $9,500.00, paragraph 4. $10,000.00. Discussion. Alderman Carl suggested that this ordinance go back to finance and personnel , to see if the position needs to be full time, and report back to council . The City Treasurer gave a statement about the position, she stated that the raise consideration should be given to the office not her personally. She would like to see the treasurer's office be put into its prospective as an important position, which it is. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Mazza, Carl , Grant, Horr, Clarke, Danner, Motsinger, Churchill . NAYS: Alderman Willliams. 9 ayes 1 nay 1 absent. Motion carried. ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE ALDERMAN. First reading, read by title only. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Williams , the legal & ordinance committee and the city attorney draw up an ordinance out- lining the duties of city treasurer as a full-time position and be paid the same rate as the city clerk. Motion died for lack of second. Discussion. It was commented on that maybe the city clerk and city treasurer not be elected officials. Alderman Horr stated that he would not support that theory, they should be elected. Motion by Alderman Williams, second by Alderman Danner, this ordinance be amended under section 1 . to read, beginning May 1 the aldermen in the City. of Canton Illinois shall ,ireceive an annual salary of $1 ,200.00. Discussion. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Motsinger, Danner, Clarke, Carl , Mazza, Williams. NAYS: Aldermen Churchill , Horr, Grant, Kovachevich. 6 ayes 4 nays 1 absent. Motion carried. 73 Continued November 18th, 1980 ORDINANCE - PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LONGWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN NORTH MAIN STREET AND A POINT ONE HUNDRED TEN FEET WEST. First reading, read by title only. RESOLUTION - ABATING THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN TAXES - ENACTED ORDINANCE #426. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Williams, the resolution be adopted. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Williams, Mazza, Carl , Grant, Horr, Clarke, Danner, Motsinger, Churchill . NAYS: None. Motion carried. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Resolution being # 864. RESLUTION - ABATING THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN TAXES - ENACTED ORDINANCE #508. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Clarke the resolution be adopted. Roll call . AYES : Aldermen Churchill , Motsinger, Danner, Clarke, Horr, Grant, Carl , Mazza , Williams, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 10 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Resolution being # 865. ADHOURNMENT: Motion by Aldermen Danner, second by Alderman Kovachevich, to Q adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 8:15 P.M. a CITY CLERK APPROVED. MAYOR