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Home My WebLink About09-01-1981 Council Meeting Minutes 161 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on Sept 1st 1981 in Council chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY ALDERMAN VIRGIL HORR. In the absence of Mayor Edwards, nominations were accepted for a Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Carl, the nomination of Vic Kovachevich for Mayor Pro,Tem. Motion by Alderman Hammond, second by Alderman Horr, that nominations be closed. Voice vote, motion carried. One nay heard. Mayor Pro-Tem Kovachevich asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. Absent: Alderman Selfridge. MINUTES OF AUGUST 18TH MEETING. Motion by Alderman Grant,second by Alderman Carl the minutes of August 18th meeting be accepted and placed (� on file. Voice vote, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (29 Public Safety & Traffic. Q Q Council Action. Motion by Alderman Horr, second by Alderman Grant, we send the purchase of a fire truck to the finance committee, and $5,000.00 towards the payment come from Revenue Sharing. Discussion. Alderman Carl stated that the motion was out of order, as council had not approved buying a fire truck. Motion and second withdrawn. Jim Grier Fire Chief stated that one of the bids had a thirty day time limit, with the deadline being September 17th. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Clarke, this be referred to the Finance committee. Discussion. Alderman Mazza asked what was being referred to Finance? Alderman Carl stated the whole purchase. Alderman Carl asked if it required a resolution? The City Attorney Jim Malmgren felt that he would rather have a resolution for purchase of, rather than an oral motion. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Horr, second by Alderman Mazza, the police dept. be allowed to advertise for two used police cars, and bids be returned by October 16th. Discussion. This is to be paid our of Revenue Sharing Funds and if enough money will purchase two cars and subject to the City's mechanic inspection. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Horr, second by Alderman Mazza, the purchase of a radar gun for the police dept. in the amount of $671 .25 and be referred to the Finance committee. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza. Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Horr, second by Alderman Hammond that $160.00 from tho Revenue Sharing Funds be paid to the Western Illinois Crime Commission for equipment amounting to the equivalent of $1 ,102.00 for the police dept. Roll call . AYES: Alderman Kovachevich, Hammond, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 7 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Street & Garbage. Council Action. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Hammond we accept the low bid of Centre State for two dump trucks in the amount of $44,471 .20, and be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 7 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. 162 Continued September 1st, 1981 Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Clarke, the bid of Pschirrer Asphalt for the Rushford Parking Lot in the amount of $9,240.00 be accepted. Discussion. Alderman Carl asked if the money was coming from Tax Increment Monies? City Treasurer Pat Wright stated that it was not. Alderman Carl wanted to know why not? The City Attorney Jim Malmgren stated that if monies were there it could be possible. Jim also reported on another development, that being the Hadsell property. He has finally received written legal opinion from bond counsel on this issue. His suggestion was to double check the plan and make sure it's specifically provided for in the plan. If that's the case then you can pay for it out of Tax Increment. Alderman Mazza amended the motion to read the $9,240.00 be paid out of Tax Increment if at all possible. The second agreed to the amendment. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke. NAYS: Alderman Horr. Motion carried. 6 ayes 1 nay 1 absent. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Grant, the quotes of Pschirrer Asphalt for $3,900.00 for finishing the streets of Sycamore to Main, and to resurface the parking lot at Main and Locust be accepted. Discussion. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: Alderman Horr. Motion carried. 6 ayes 1 nay 1 absent. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Clarke, the City Cab parking spaces on W. Pine which are no longer in use be referred to the Legal & Ordinance committee. Voice vote, motion carried. Lake, Buildings & Grounds. Council Action, Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Mazza, the boiler repair for City Hall be authorized for repair at the expense of $1 ,600.00 and paid out of the general fund. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 7 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Horr, the two benches in the south-end of Jones Park be removed to eliveate the problem of vandalism. Voice vote, motion carried. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Grant, that we grant $.20� a mile to Ray Mckinney for use of his personal vehicle for City business and put a time period on it or until further action is taken on October 30th. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Gratn, Mazza, Ham- mond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 7 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Informational : The on-going N. Main street project - the committee hopes to have resolved by the October 6th council meeting. Alderman Mazza reported there is a problem with drainage on Sycamore and Birch and is continuing to be explored and they hope to have a solution as quickly as possible. Alderman Carl personnel chairman stated that he didn't know how the in- formation was released on Mr. Sandburg but I deplore the action of the Ledger in reporting it. And we have a certain integrity involved and after that it was tarnished. It injured our relations with other appli- cants. In the future I hope that who ever gave the information out would please keep that in mind, and the Ledger also if they would. Alderman Kovachevich agreed with Alderman Carl . 163 Continued September 1st, 1981 PLANNING AND ZONING - FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS REZONING. The following is the letter received from the Planning Commission: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at the recommendation of Mr. Bob Reed, voted to recommend that the City Council authorize the Commission to hold a Public Hearing to rezone the area known as Fairview Heights from AG (Agricultural ) to R2 (Single Family Residental ) and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare and convey to the Chairman of the Commission the legal descrip- tion of the area. This area is that which is enclosed by West Vine, North Ave. F, West Cass Place and Big Creek or Hipple Court. The letter is signed by Ron Reith Chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Carl , the City Attorney and the administration be instructed to pursue implementation of the recommend- ation requested by Bob Reed. Discussion. Alderman Carl asked why the City should authorize the Planning & Zoning Commission to hold a Public (` Hearing, why don' t the petitioners ask for a Public Hearing? Bob Reed stated that under the present zoning they are not allowed to build on d. their property, and when the City annexed the (area the zoning classification was not changed. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: Alderman Kovachevich. Motion carried. 6 Q ayes 1 nay 1 absent. Q SIDEWALKS - DR. MATHEWS CLINIC ON 1ST AVENUE - DISCUSSION. Dr. Mathews wants to know what to do with the sidewalks he wants to put in for his clinic stated Alderman Carl . Alderman Kovachevich reported that a meeting of the ad-hoc committee on sidewalks will be meeting next week. Alderman Carl ask if he should conform with the downtown plan? Alderman Carl felt that council should come to some decision so Dr. Mathews could finish his project. Lengthy discussion. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Hammond this be referred to the Street & Garbage committee. Discussion. Voice vote, motion carried. 1 nay heard. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. I am disappointed in the failure to maintain the confidentiality on the search for a new City Engineer. Media participation in the process is not conducive to luring qualified and competent persons to the City. More importanly, failure to honor the various applicants requests for confidentiality bankrupts the City's integrity in the eyes of all , and, in a given instance, may even jeopardize the job presently held by the applicant. I am sure that I can continue to rely upon the good faith and confidentiallity of all Council Members in this matter. However, in view of the apparent unwillingness of certain members of the press to cooperate in this matter, I must council great caution when talking with the media in this regard. Sincerely, Donald E. Edwards. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1ST AND ENDING APRIL 30TH, 1982. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Clarke, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza. Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. Ordinance being #895. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - REZONING PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL BANK FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. First reading, read by title. Jim Malmgren stated that if you have a second reading on this ordinance and it passes you may wind up with an null and void. If it goes for a second reading like it is worded now, I will advise the Mayor to veto it. The City Attorney recom- mends that it go back to the Planning Commission and let them make the 7 specific findings a fact that they have to make and give you a new 164 Continued September 1st, 1981 ordinance upon which you can act. He could find no reasons why the rules can't be suspended when it comes back to council . Gary Barnhart stated his concerns, the school district will be participating in this for their school project. The school has offered to the community to build projects for individuals and that is one of the particular items before you. They need to get started on the project before winter, or they won' t be able to accomplish this in this academic year. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Clarke, the recommendation be that the ordinance be sent back to Planning and Zoning for their determination. Discussion. Gary Barnhart ask if they would consider asking the Planning Commission to consider these 7 items and report back to council on September 15th. Alderman Carl stated that he would not ask them that. Voice vote, motion carried. RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHING THE COST-OF-LIVING FOR THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPT PERSONNEL. First reading, read in its entirety. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Horr, the resolution be approved. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion :carried. Resolution being #904. RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHING THE COST-OF-LIVING FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS. First reading, read by title. Alderman Mazza questioned how do we deal with those employees governed under the personnel policy? Jim Malmgren City Attorney stated that you had already specifically named them. Discussion was held as to also naming the Fire, Police and Dept, heads. Jim stated that he would present a resolution for those employees govern under the personnel policy. Motion by Alderamn Horr, second by Alderman Mazza, the resolution be approved. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. Resolution being #905. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Horr to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:52 P.M. /� CITY YLERK APPROVED. �' MA OR