HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-1981Council Meeting Minutes 186
A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on November 17th,
1981 in Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENDED THE MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION
GIVEN BY CITY CLERK NANCY WHITES.
Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present. Aldermen
Kovachevich, Hammond, Selfridge, Sarff, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr.
Absent: None.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4TH MEETING, Motion by Alderman Grant, second
by Alderman Sarff the minutes of November 4th be approved and placed
on file. Voice vote, motion carried.
BILLS OF OCTOBER 1981 . Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman
Kovachevich, that all bills properly approved be paid. Roll call .
AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Sarff, Selfridge, Hammond,
Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Council Action.
Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Clarke, the bill of
Pschirrer' s for the Rushford Lot in the amount of $693.00 be paid from
Tax Increment Fund. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond,
Selfridge, Sarff, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion
carried.
Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel
Council Action
Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Hammond, the City Engineer
Cliff Sagaser be given the position of "Building Official ." Voice vote,
motion carried.
Community & Industrial Development
Council Action
Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Hammond the City advertise
for bid for three parcels of property that are vacant, and the bid state
that the City has the right to reject or refuse any and all bids. Voice
vote, motion carried.
Informational : Alderman Carl asked that Cliff Sagaser the City Engineer
and Ray Hartle Maintenance Supt. , inspect Dr. Mathews new building at
1st and Pine Street.
Legal & Ordinance
Council Action
Motion by Alderman Hammond second by Alderman Kovachevich the City hold
a public hearing to allow the City to change on the face Special Service
Area Ordinances 1 & 2 and to extend the time on Special Service Area 3A
thru 3U and Special Service Area #6.
Motion by Alderman Hammond second by Alderman Selfridge the council give
their support of the endeavor to review the comprehensive plan to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Hammond second by Alderman Clarke, to retain Attorney
Tom Maas to handle for the City the case of Larry Hoerman and to increase
the fees for counsel to $45.00 per hour. Mr. Maas is representing the Fire
and Police Commission of the City of Canton. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen
Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Sarff, Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS:
None. Motion carried.
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Continued NovemberlTH, 1981
REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. Mr. Sagaser reported on the
following: Striped all of 4th avenue. Will stripe Hickory Street to the
City limits., All complaints should be given to Mr. Sagaser. A rate study
is being suggested for the Water & Sewer Department. Will be reviewing
the City Code Book. Personally will be re-viewing the traffic pattern
for the business district. A street improvement program will be studied.
LETTER FROM CRAWFORD MURPHY & TILLY - RE: BID ON BULK LIME BIN & STORAGE
SYSTEM. Mr. Emil Cook representative of C. M & Tilly sent a letter as
to who they were recommending for the Bulk Lime Bin & Storage. There
recommendation was Herrin Construction, the low bidder in the amount of
$103,400.00. If council approves this bidder C. M.& T. will transmit
the contract documents to Herrin Construction this week, and then will
send back to the City for processing by the Mayor and City Clerk.
Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Hammond the city approved the
low bid of Herrin Construction in the amount of $103,400.00. Roll call .
AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Selfridge, Sarff, Grant, Carl ,
Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion carried.
LETTER FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. A report from the commission
is as follows: George Florea Property.
d' Denied the application for rezoning from R-2 single family to
(� B-2 general commercial . The committee believes that the rezoning would
Q constitute spot zoning. This denial is in compliance with the comprehensive
Q plan and recommendations of Mr. Bob Reed Community Development Director.
Recommend the annexation of Frank & Helen Kovach property which
lies on the North side of Alder Street. The commission reviewed the nature
of the exisiting development, viewed the plan use boundary as a general
location and granted the R-2 zoning.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION - ABATING THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN TAXES 1796 - LOCUST STREET.
Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Hammond, second by
Alderman Horr, the resolution be adopted. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen
Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Sarff, Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS:
None. 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Motion carried. Resolution being #915
RESOLTUION - ABATING THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN TAXES #797 - 8TH AVENUE.
Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Hammond, second by
Alderman Grant, the resolution be adopted. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen
Kovachevich, Hammond, Selfridge, Sarff, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS:
None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 0 absent. Resolution being #916
NEW BUSINESS:
BIDS -TREE TRIMMING. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman
Clarke, the City Clerk be directed to open the bids. Voice vote, motion
carried. Bidders are: Biswell Construction in the amount of $1 ,200.00.
Motion by Alderman Horr, second by Alderman Clarke, the bid be referred
to the Steet & Traffic Committee and the City Engineer Clifford Sagaser.
Voice vote, motion carried.
ORDINANCE - ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY OF FRANK AND HELEN KOVACH. First
reading, read by title. Alderman Carl asked that Planning & Zoning
Commission give more information on their corespondence. The City
Attorney Jim Malmgren stated that if we rezone R-2 an amendment will
have to be made to the ordinance. The City Attorney is suggesting
tha amendment will read "and is hereby rezoned R-2, Single Family
Residential ."
Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Horr to amend the ordinance
to reflect R-2 Single Family Residential . Roll call . AYES: Aldermen
Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Sarff, Selfridge, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS:
None. Motion carried.
iss
Continued November 17th, 1981
ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 3, SAID TITLE CONTAINING BUSINESS REGULATIONS.
First reading, read by title. Mayor Edwards asked that council members
read this ordinance and the next 5 ordinances before the next council
meeting.
ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 3, BY ADDING ARTICLE V CONTALNING
PROVISIONS RE OBSCENITY. First reading, read by title.
ORDINANCE - AMEDNING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE V BY ADDING SECTION 3
CONTAINING PROVISIONS RE HARMFUL MATERIAL. First reading, read by title.
ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 8, SAID CHAPTER CONTAINING THE
LIQUOR REGULATIONS. First reading, read by title.
ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 8, SAID CHAPTER- CONTAINING THE
LIQUOR REGULATIONS. First reading, read by title.
ORDINANCE - AMENDNG TITLE 6, CHAPTER 3, SECTION V, BY ADDING SECTION 2
CONTAINING PROVISIONS RE PUBLIC INDECENCY. First reading, read by title.
RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LOCAL NO. 13729,
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES. First
reading, read by title. Alderman Carl reported that there was four
minor changes to this resolution from the other original resolution
passed at the last council meeting.
Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Horr the resolution be
adopted. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Selfridge,
Sarff, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 8 ayes
0 nays 0 absent. Resolution being #910. Agreement being #419.
Mayor Edwards thanked the negotiating committee for the time and effort
they have spent to reach an agreement.
ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Clarke,
to adjourn. Voice vote , motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
CITO CLERK
APPROVED,
MAYOR