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Home My WebLink About10-04-1960 Council Meeting Minutes 6J oct. 4, 1960 Canton City Council met Oct. 4, 1960, 7:06 P. M. in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Woods called for Roll Call. Present: Aldermen Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Herbener, Wm. Wright, Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender, and Ceo^ge. Absent: None. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved to be placed on file. i Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Long. j i Alderman Martin read the bills for the Finance Committee and moves that all bills properly anDroved be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Berry. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Staley read the bills for the Police and Legal Committee and moves that all bills properly anproved be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Gibbons. -t^ Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Herbener, Wm. Wright, Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender, and George. NAY: None. Motion carried. i Alderman Long read the bills for the Street, Alley and Sidewalk Committee and moves that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Bender. Roll call vote. AY-t- Aldermen "eorge, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Chas. Wright read the bills for the Fire, Water and Sewer Committees and moves that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Wm. Wright. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Herbener, Wm. Wright, Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender, and George. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Shelby Wright mead the bills for the Printing Committee and moves that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment, seconded by Aldeman Gibbons. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Howard read the bills for the Building and Grounds Committee and moves that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Herbener. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Herbener, Wm. Wright$ Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender, and George. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman George read the bills for the Garbage Disposal Committee and moves that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Shelby Wright. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Jones read the bills for the Lights Committee and moves that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Berry. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Herbener, Wm. Wright, Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender, and George. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Herbener read the bills for the Traffic Committee and moves that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman George. i ' Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Berry read the bills for Civil Defense Committee and moves that the bill properly approved be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Gibbons. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Herbener, Wm. Wright, Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender, and George. NAY: None. Motion carried. t 470 Reports of City Officers were read. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Shelby Wright seconds that the reports be accepted and placed on file. Oral vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Woods called for reports of Standing Committees: Mayor Woods thanked members of the Council for attending the Municipal League Convention -- adding that it was of great importance to good public relations. Mayor Woods called for reports of Special Committees: Mayor Woods called for Communications to the Council; AE Letter of request for lease of G.A.R Building by the Joe Hooker Woman,-- Relief Corps was referred to the Building and Grounds Committee, City Attorney and Mayor. Letter of approval naming Winegar, Lawrence, Linden and Ma-Gr-B1 Drives as arterial streets by Division of Highways. Alderman Bender, seconded by Alderman Berry moves to accept same and place on file. Oral vote. AYE: Unanimous. Letter of anproval of resolution for improvement of arterial streets (Sec. 47-CSO appropriating $80,000.00 motor fuel tax funds for contract construction and (Sec. 4R-CS) appropriating $50,000.00 motor fuel tax funds for contract construction, by Division of Highways read. Alderman Shelby Wright., seconded by Alderman Wm. Wright moves to accept same and place on file. Oral vote. AYE: Unanimous. Letter from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly to the Caldwell Engineering Co. for Change Order No. 2 (replace the valve stem extension for the drain valve in each of the nine aeration tanks with stem extension of like length) . Mr. Schneider, Resident Engineer, explained this change stating the cost to be approximately $260.00. Alderman Staley, seconded by Alderman Chas. Wright moves that this change be accepted. Oral vote. AYE: Unanimous. Letter of approval for the widening and resurfacing of W. Vine from Main St. to Corporation Lts., and the widening and resurfacing of E. Chestnut St. from 14th Ave. to E. Corporate Lts. Alderman Berry moves and Alderman Long seconds that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into this Engineers Agreement on No behalf of the City of Canton. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. Letter of approval for the South Main Street and Cedar Street from So. Main to Ave. B for bituminous concrete pavement with concrete curb and gutter. Alderman Long moves and Alderman Wm. Wrights seconds that the Mayor and City Clerk be -in- structed to enter into Engineering agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly on behalf of the City of Canton. Roll call vote. AYE: Alderman Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Herbener, Wm. Wright, Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender, and George. NAY: None. Motion carried. Proposal for engineering services to improve Lawrence Drive, Linden Street and Ma-Gr-Bl Drive, designated as Section 48 C.S. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Howard seconds that the Mayor and City Clerk enter into this agreement on behalf of the City of Canton -- agreement under the motor fuel tax. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. Resolution for improvement by Municipality under the Motor Fuel Tax Law for Park Plaza Drive and Park Plaza Court in the amount of $12,000.00. Alderman Staley, seconded by Alderman Shelby Wright moves for the adoption of this Resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Herbener, Wm. Wright, Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender, and George. NAY: None. Motion carried. This being Resolution No. 273. Resolution for the Transfer of Funds ($15,000.00 from Sales Tax Fund to the General Fund, $10,000.00 from Sales Tax Fund to the Fire Protection Fund, and $10,000.00 from the Sales Tax Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund). Alderman Martin, seconded by Alderman Howard, moves for the Adoption of the Resolution. Roll call vote. AYES Aldermen George, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. This being Resolution #274. 47 i I (Oct. 4, 1960, Continued) Fourth Estimate of Engineers Progress -- Caldwell Engineering Co. in the amount of $18,883.80. Alderman Wm. Wright moves and Alderman Bender seconds, that the est;mate be approved and payment allowed. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Herbener, Wm. Wright, Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender, and George. NAY: None. Motion carried. First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to Yield Right of Way and Stop Signs. Matter to lay over until next Council meeting. f Mr. Lindquist, Chicago Motor Club, reported the result of the traffic survey. Mr.Alderman Herbener, on behalf of the Traffic Committee, thank e d M Lindquist, uist , the Chicago Motor Club, Chamber of Commerce, Chief of Police and Students for their efforts with the traffic survey. Mr. Jack Andrews, President of the Chamber of Commerce, urged the Councilts action on adopting recommendations of the Chicago Motor Club and recommended a joint committee between the Chamber of Commerce and City Council be named to work on this project. Alderman Herbener moves that the Traffic, Police and Legal and Finance Committee include the Chamber of Commerce -� Committee to work out a plan, seconded by Alderman Long. Alderman Chas. Wright ., suggested that the problem of finances be considered before venturing on such a r plan and suggested that there be two more committee meetings and recommended the and recommended the amendment to Alderman Herbener's motion -- requesting two more traffic committee meetings. After some discussion, Alderman Herbener with- ' drew his motion and moves that the committees concerned with the parking survey meet and work out the financial means to put the program into operation; after financial aspects have been worked out the same committees will meet with the Chamber of Commerce. This motion was seconded by Alderman Long. Roll call vote. BYE: Aldermen George, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Chas. Wright recommended setting dates for these meetings as soon as possible with the City Engineer, Police Chief, Cit; Attorney, Finance and Traffic Committees. Petition, signed by Mary Ethel Spurgeon, Chester W. Gibson, Robertine Gibson, Vernon R. Denney and Ruth G. Denney and the record of the Hearing held regarding same on Sept. 6, 1960, also pictures relating to the matter presented for dis- position. Alderman Staley moves and Alderman Bender seconds that same be placed on file. Oral vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Staley moves that bids for Sludge Lagoon, 3/4 ton truck, a ton truck and pushing refuse be opened. Alderman Martin seconds the motion. Oral vote. AYE: Unaninous. Motion carried. Bids Opened: Sludge Lagoon: Livio Poggioli $3,594.80 -- Dwayne Bishop $3,900.00 3/4-ton truck: Dale Sime $1,674.60 -- Dick Miller $1,859.00 and $1,945.00. '-ton truck: Dale Sims, Dodge Dart $13544.60 -- Dick Miller, Internat .onal $1,715.00. Pushing Refuses Glenn A. Werry $250.00 per month -- Livio Poggioli $1,500.00 per year ($239.40 per year for piling brush) -- Dwayne Bishop $130.00 per month ($30.00 per month for trees) . Cleaning, inspecting and painting of water tower: Dixie Tank and Bridge Co. $2,750.00. Alderman Martin, seconded by Alderman Chas. Wright, moves that the bids be referred to the proper committees and report at the next meeting. Oral vote. AYE: Unanimous. Motion carried. Alderman George moves and Alderman Chas. %vright seconds that the City Attorney be authorized to take action to remove a trailer situated on Dean Court. Oral vote. AYE: Unanimous. Discussion followed regarding the enforcement of Ordinance pertaining to trailers. Alderman Berry suggested that further enforcement be de- tained until after the new zoning maps are prepared. City Attorney McMunn to investigate enforcing zoning and report at the next council meeting. Alderman Berry moves and Alderman Bender seconds that expenses for Mayor Woods be allowed for a trip to Springfield Oct. 22 to look over equipment for Civil ,Defense. Roll call vote. AYE Aldermen Martin, Howard, Chas. Wright, Staley, Jones, Wm. Wright, Long, Shelby Wright, Gibbons, Berry, Bender and George. NAY: None. Motion carried. Mr. Eldon Brons, Civil Defense Director, introduced Harold Pschirrer and Clair Sturgeon who gave a demonstration of radio for Civil. Defense service. 4 47 Mr. Colbert, Illinois. Bell Telephone Co., proposed that the City of Canton install four telephones (same to be trenched in the Jones Parks -- City of Canton to re- ceive 172 of the revenue. Alderman Staley moves and Alderman Bender seconds that the City of Canton enter into this agreement with the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. after the City Attorney has investigated same. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Bender, Berry, Gibbons, Shelby Wright, Long, Wm. Wright, Herbener, Jones, Staley, Chas. Wright, Howard, and Martin. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Howard moves to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Martin. Oral vote. AYE: Unanimous. Canton City Council adjourns at 9:55 P. M. BILLS ALLOWED FOR PAYMENT: GENERAL FUND: GARBAGE DEPARTMENT: Building & Grounds: Canton Ledger 5.60 Kreoll Elect. 76.73 Am. Pest Control 15.00 Canton Supply Co. 9.29 Continental Oil 32.70 Canton Paint 25.39 Canton Tire 5.00 Jarvis Welding 8.00 Fitzhenry-Sanders 64.26 Continental Oil 181.22 Canton Paint 58.94 Fullerton Lumber 88.00 D-X Sunray Oil 198.90 Hays Corp. 14.60 Industrial Towel 3.45 Jarvis Welding 53.50 Melvin 'trucking 205.50 Kamlager Elect. 81.75 Industrial Towel 3.75 John Harris 452.81 Mason Hardware 11.24 King Auto Elect. 20.00 Valley Chemicals 292.50 Reicherts 3.57 Miller Auto Body 10.40 Menke Stone Co. 297.50 Swearingen 4.75 Phillips Oil 83.90 Canton Tire Co. 48.95 Harry Whalen 5.00 Leo Pogioli 150.00 Canton Automo. 27.80 306.1T1 A.C.Shepley 240.75 St. Clair & Son 10.49 General Account: 962.31 Drow Hardware Co. 9.20 C.I.P.S.CO. 855.58 Cities Service 8.73 Canton Automo. 15.36 PARKING METER FUND: Transmission 36.11 Am. City 22.00 Am. Industrial 81.20 Brulin & Co. 327.25 Campus Book Shop 8.09 Duncan Parking 8.55 Bernard Slack 128.80 Uanton Florist 10.00 Livio Poggioli 7.87 Livio Pogg ili 312.00 Federal Surplus 368.83 97.62 Kammerer Concret2436.00 Fredman Furniture 29.95 STREET & ALLEY DEPT. : White's Books 9.05 Francelle Larson 30.00 Candon Ledger 5.20 Canton Ledger 22.80 Phillips Green. 11.00 Canton Supply 4.76 Crawford,Murphy 1599.68 Schnep°)-Barnes 557.01 Canton Tire Co. 1.00 Crawf ord,Murphy 305.76 A.C.Shepley 5.00 Cummings 9, Emmer 36.94 IZI Bernard Smith 9.00 Duck Island Sand 57.40 Frank Taylor 225.00 Elgin Sweeper 290.42 Walters Flowers 10.35 Garbage Dept. 93.84 White's Books 3.04 Geo. Hoffman 378.95 White's Books 18.85 Holbrook Chev. 8.58 n7-5.7 Jarvis Welding 13.96 Police Dept. : King Auto Elect. 37.36 Canton Ledger 4.40 Mason Hardware Co.18.24 Canton Maytag 32.95 Miller Auto Body 2.58 Canton Paint 64.80 Sears,Roebuck 5068 Canton Supply 3.12 Sherwin-Williams 204.00 Farmers Co-op. 14.40 Swartzbaugh Co. 1.14 Garbage Disposal 10'-`.28 Tom's "66" 3.22 Hardings 1166" 6.20 1-1 3.�7 Ill. Bell Tele. 5.15WATER & SEWER DEPT. : Lock's Auto Co. 200.00 Harold Reed 2000.00 Lock's Auto Co. 7.50 Spoon River Elec. 14.30 McConnell,Kennedy 25.00 Ill. Bell Tele. 12.30 Macomb Communi- 10.60 Babcock- Job Print. 26.00 TOTAL $20,534.33 Muni Quip Corp. 7.53 Utility Sales 5384.40 Motorola 632.50 Industrial Towel 7.90 Police Dept. 84.00 Mason Hardware 17.10 Public Personnel) 24.95 Canton Supply Co. 4.80 Selkirk's 10.65 Foster-Gallien 4.90 White's Books 12.86 Garbage Dept. 25.30 1_21T6_._9_9 FIRE 1EPART1,TENT: Am. La-France 8.84 Andrews Furniture 81.90 Body-Guard Mfg. 125.87 Canton Automo. 15.10 Carp's 80.53 A1�7Q Chuck & Bill 3.44 k Darley & Co. 39.08 Dillefeld's 66 13.18 337. 8