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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1981 Council Meeting Minutes 144 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on July 7th, 1981 in Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY MAYOR DONALD EDWARDS. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6 :30 P.M. PRESENT: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Selfridge, Grant, Carl , Horr . Absent. Alderman Mazza, Clarke. MINUTES OF JUNE 16TH MEETING. Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Carl , the minutes of June 16th meeting be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried. Alderman Clarke and Alderman Mazza arrived at Council Chambers at 6 :35 P.M. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic . Council Action. Motion by Alderman Horr, second by Alderman Selfridge, that one parking space behind the old Montgomery Ward store and Knepps be utilized for a loading zone be referred to the Legal & Ordinance committee. Voice vote, motion carried. Informational : Alderman Horr reported that the budgets of the Fire Dept, Police Dept., Maintenance and ESDA be sent to the Finance Committee for approval . Also, Alderman Horr commented that the fire dept - needed to include their pension fund in the budget, and the committee felt that all of the buildings included in the various budgets should be in the mainten- ance budget only. Alderman Carl addressed the committee about the weeds in the City. The police dept. have given admirable service to this problem stated Alderman Carl , but city officials need the cooperation of the citizens in order to handle this problem effectively. Street & Garbage . Council Action None . Lake, Buildings & Grounds. Council Action Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Selfridge, that the low bid of Conrad & Day in the amount of $2,475.00 for Tarring of four buildings be accepted. Roll call . AYES : Alderman Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried . 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Contract being #415 . Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Mazza, the bid of E. S. Hillyer in the amount of $241 .13 per week for janitorial services for City Hall , Police, Fire Dept., and the Comfort Station be accepted . Roll call . AYES : Aldermen Kovachevich, Ha)mmond,Selfridge, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion carried . 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Contract being #416 . Public Works, Sewer & Water. Council Action. Motion by Alderman Mazza , second by Alderman Clarke the resolution approving the agreement for professional services with Crawford Murphy & Tilly on Electrical , Mechanical and Construction Services at the WaterTreatment Plant be accepted. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried . 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Resolution being #887 . Agreement being #415. 145 Continued July 7th, 1981 Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Clarke the North Main St . project would be completed per contract instructions and specifications . Discussion. Alderman Mazza reported that we have been having continuing problems on N. Main St, as far as completion of the work per contract bid document and specifications . The committee directed the City Attorney to draft a letter to the contractor G. J. Joyce and ask him to complete the work per the contract documents and specifications and we would not honor any verbal agreements. Jim Malmgren City Attorney stated that after the meeting that took place for this discussion, a legal notice to be sent to the contractor by the City involved two factors, first of all , we do not accept the work, and secondly, we shall require strict adherence to the bid as accepted. Jim Malmgren further stated that this was just committee action and would prefer council ' s action on this matter. Motion amended to include the City Attorney be directed to draft a letter to the contractor stating that the N. Main St project be completed per contract instruction and specifications. Voice vote, motion carried. Informational : Mayor Edwards reported that he had a call from Bill Patrick Mayor of Cuba, and Bob Anderson, and he instructed them as a committee that (� if they want to conduct a feasibility study at their expense to go ahead, Q but the City of Canton, is not making any committment at this time . Q The Ordinance for Discontinuance of Water & Sewer at a fee of $20.00 for shut off will be discussed at the next council meeting according to Alderman Mazza . SIDEWALK PLANNING. Mayor Edwards referred this to the ad-hoc committee on sidewalks. DOWNTONW PLANNING. Mayor Edwards referred this to the Council , the Cityzens Advisory Committee, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and to have a meeting to discuss this on July 20th, 6 :30 P.M. BETTERMENT COMMISSSION . Don Cardosi spoke to Council about the problems concerning litter around the memorial in Jones Park. The Betterment Commission recommends removing the benches around the memorial , and do away with the rock. Also commented on the noise problem, and garage sale posters should not be allowed on telephone poles . Don requested the City to take action on these problems. Mayor Edwards wants the committee to be more active, and he will get the commission updated. Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Horr, to have the maintenance supt., to remove the two benches and the rock around the memorial in Jones Park and cement the area where the rock is now. Discussion . Alderman Carl , wants Ray Hartle to work with the Chamber of Commerce on where to place the benches, as they were instrumental in the renovation of Jones Park. Mayor Edwards said that he would go with Ray Hartle to discuss this with the Chamber. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS. Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Horr that the appointment of Bob Orwig to the Zoning Board of Appeals be confirmed . Voice vote, motion carried. Mr. Orwig replaces Mr. Greenfield who moved out of the state. COMMUNICATIONS REPORT - E.P.A. NORTH MAIN SPECIAL SERVICE AREA. The application for a permit was denied. Mayor Edwards gave the problem to John Scarbrough WaterTreatment Supt. John reported that they disallowed the permit because of the prints that were sent in with the bid document . And at the present time is waiting for a set of azbuilt prints from the contractor G.J. Joyce . PUBLIC HEARING - 7 :00 P.M. PROPOSED USES OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND THE PROPOSED APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE . Council was recessed at 7 :02 P.M. for holding a public hearing. Mayor Edwards requested members of the public to give oral comments . 146 Continued July 7th, 1981 PUBLIC: George Meacham of 1410 E. Ash St. , Canton, Il . asked that $2,000.00 be spent for personal equipment, and that $2,000,00 be set aside for a fire car for the central station. COUNCIL: Alderman Horr commented that the Public Safety committee asked that $30,000.00 be set aside for a fire truck. The Council meeting reconvened at 7 :06 P.M. Alderman Carl asked that an executive session be held at the end of the agenda items. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY OF B .E.J. INC. Second reading, read in its entirety. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Selfridge, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Discussion . Roll call . AYES : Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Selfridge, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Ordinance being #889. ORDINANCE - VACATING TWO HUNDRED FEET OF AN ALLEY FROM AVENUE H BETWEEN WEST WALNUT STREET ON THE NORTH AND VAN WINKLE DRIVE ON THE SOUTH . Second reading, read by title. Mr. & Mrs. Albert Lee spoke to Council about the problem they will have if this is vacated 200 feet. They will not be able to remove their vehicles from their own property. Lengthy discussion . Motion by Alderman Horr, second by Alderman Kovachevich, the ordinance be referred back to the Legal & Ordinance committee for further study. Voice vote, motion carried. A notice to be sent to Mr. & Mrs, Lee as to the time of the meeting. ORDINANCE - SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION BONDS FUNDED BY THE SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CANTON. Second reading, read by title, Jim Malmgren reported on this ordinance. As you recall , this has been held in advance until City officials could meet with counsel of Mr. Hadsall ' s . The ordinances and agreements of Mr. Hadsall have been approved by him and been revised and sent to bond counsel in Chicago . This ordinance requires that it be passed and in force ten days before we can take action on any bond issue having to do with specific problems . For that reason I think were in a position now to go ahead, have a reading on it, get the opinion of bond counsel in writing, and hopefully eliminate some lead time problems. Everyone should have it clear in their minds, that this is subject to the mayor's veto, if given negative ruling from bond counsel in Chicago . Jim stated that he is not anticipating that happening. Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Selfridge, the ordinance be placed on its passage, Discussion. Mayor Edwards stated that Alderman Clarke's motion maybe in jeopardybecause of failure of Mr. Clarke's in filing his economic interest statement in time. This is according to bond counsel . Discussion. Motion by Alderman Clarke withdrawn . Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Selfridge, that the ordinance be placed on its passage . Roll call . AYES : Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Selfridge, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke. NAYS : Alderman Horr, Motion carried, 7 ayes 1 nay 0 absent, Ordinance being #890, 147 Continued July 7th, 1981 NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION - MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Horr, the resolution be approved. Roll call . AYES: Alderman Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS : None . Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Resolution being #89,0. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND THE CITY OF CANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCAL #759. First reading, read by title . Jim Malmgren City Attorney discussed the resolution and agreement and suggested a minor language change on page 15 section 21 .5 of the agreement. The words - federal mediation and facilitation be stricken, and in their place the words - Illinois arbitration . Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Clarke, the resolution be approved . Discussion. Alderman Mazza stated that he had not had time to read this resolution and agreement, and therefore could not vote on it . Council agreed to discussing this resolution and agreement and the fire dept. resolution and agreement in executive session before voting on them. Q Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Grant, that the resolution Q be approved. Discussion. The City Attorney stated that section 2 .1 to be changed on its face, under the agreement. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza , Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None . Motion carried . 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Resolution being # 891— Agreement being #413. The first motion and second were withdrawn. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND THE CITY OF CANTON FIRE DEPARTMENT LOCAL #1897. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Hammond, the resolution be approved . Discussion. Jim Malmgren stated that section 10.3 of the agreement be changed on its face and also, section 24.3 .1 be changed on its face. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Selfridge, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS : None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Resolution being # 892. Agreement being # 414. ORDINANCE - S`PECIAL TAX ALLOCATrON FUND-PAYMENT' OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. '.First reading, read in its entirety. This ordinance comes.as' a result of council motion some time ago commented Jim Malmgren City Attorney. Tax Increment money presently on hand be spent directly from the Tax Increment accounts, to the general fund . To reimburse the general fund for monies, heretofore had been adverted to the Tax Increment area . Because the sidewalk plan is not a part of the downtown plan and you cannot spend Tax Increment monies directly from the Tax Increment account for the sidewalk purposes . Unless we first amend the downtown plan . Another situation presents itself, we may be able to reimburse our revenue sharing fund that were diverted into the Tax Increment area in the past. Those totals are around $172,000.00 and it would be necessary at some later date to amend this ordinance. There are some legal questions that our accountants will have to have input on before Jim would want to amend the ordinance . What this ordinance does, is, pay Tax Increment money presently on hand and to be received in the future, to the extent of $8,500.00 for counsel in Chicago, and to the additional extent of $141 ,628.75 to the general fund . Total expenditures is some $300,000.00. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Mazza, to suspend the rules . Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza , Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Kovachevich, to place the ordinance on its passage. Roll call . AYES : Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, 148 Continued July 7th, 1981 Selfridge, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None . Motion carried . 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Ordinance being #891 . ORDINANCE - ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEARBEGINNING MAY 1 , 1981 AND ENDING APRIL 30TH, 1982 , First reading read by title only. RESOLUTION - COST-OF-LIVING. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Hammond, the resolution be approved. Discussion. Roll call . AYES : Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza , Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich, NAYS: None, Motion carried . 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Resolution being #893, RESOLUTION - APPROVING SALARY RANGES AND SPECIFIC SALARIES FOR THE VARIOUS DEPT, HEADS, FULL-TIME APPOINTIVE EMPLOYEES AND PART-TIME APPOINTIVE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CANTON. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Hammond, the resolution be approved. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza , Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS : None. Motion carried . 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent, Resolution being #894, EXECUTIVE SESSION . Council recessed at 8 :14 P.M. for purposes of discussing negotiations and the Fire and Police contracts , Council reconvened in open session at 9:01 P.M. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Alderman Selfridge, second by Alderman Horr, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried . Council adjourned at 9:10 P.M. The executive minutes are on file in the office of the City Clerk. 4a'nn'CZIT CLERK APPROVED, MAYOR