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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1962 Council Meeting Minutes y 96. May 1, 1962 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on May 1, 1962 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 7:08 P. M. Roll call. Present: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, Staley, Wright, Herbener, Hurst, Long, Skinner, Abbott, Berry, Horton, George, and Bender. Absent: Alderman Gibbons. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Long. Alderman Staley moves and Alderman Horton seconds that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as presented and placed on file. Roll call vote. AYE; Unanimous. Petition for street improvement on Mulberry Place from °ark Court to Ave. D. Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Herbener moves to refer this Petition to the Board of Local Improvements. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Bills for the month of April were read by the clerk. Alderman Herbener stated that the Sherwin-Williams bill should be removed from the Street Department and added to the Parking Meter Department. Alderman Bender requested that the Western Waterproofing Co. bill be held until work completed to satisfaction. Discussion of bill for Police department for destroying dogs. Mayor Cook recom- mended that the Ordinance committee draw up an ordinance pertaining to catching dogs. Police department not to catch any more dogs unless on complaint- of an emergency. Alderman Wright recommended full time dog catcher. Roll call on payment of bills. AYE: Unanimous. 111onthly reports of all officere were read. Alderman Bender, seconded by Alder- - man Skinner, moves to accept same and place on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Annual reports of all officers were read. Alderman Herbener, seconded by Alder- man Skinner moves that these reports be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook called for reports of Standing Committees. for Alderman Herbener reported that the Appropriation Ordinance would be readynthe first reading at the next meeting. Alderman Herbener then moves that the Council authorize the Finance Committee to employ George Hocker' to audit the city books. Motion was seconded by Alderman Staley. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Richard Small gave a thorough report on the progress of work at the Canton Beach, stating that $547.17 had been spent, leaving a balance of $852.81 in the beach fund. He asked permission to use the upper end of the lake for an aqua show to be held on July 11 the operning date (July 4 as a rain date) . Discussion. Alder- man Staley moves that in view of all the work the JayCee's had done for the City, permission should be granted for use of the lake on July 1 or 4. Motion seconded by Alderman Skinner. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mr. Stewart Reed, Sec. of the Canton Chamber of Commerce, inquired about the extension of water to the Mid-Century Telephone Co. Alderman Herbener moves and Alderman Staley seconds that the City extend water to that area. Roll call vote. XYE: Unanimous. City Engineer Gibbons instructed to check on the needs. Mayor Cook called for Communications: Request from the V. F. W. Auxilliary to hold an ice cream social Aug. 17, in Jones Park. Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Long moves to grant the re- quest. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Request from the Cootiette Club to hold an ice cream social on Aug. 31 in Jones Park. Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Bender, moves to grant permission. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Request from the Junior Sportsman League to hold a tag day June 2. Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Horton, moves to grant permission. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Resignation of Donald P. Schmidt from the Zoning Board of A6 eals read. Alder- man Herbener, seconded by Alderman Bender, moves to accept the resignation. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Resignation of Lester Hill from the Planning Commission read. Alderman Bender, f 97 May 11 1962, Cont. seconded by Alderman Herbener moves to accept the resignation. Voice vote. AYEt Unanimous. Request for replacement of Assistant Chief Robert Essex (expired Apr. 29, 1962) read. Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Skinner, moves to refer same to the Police and Fire Commission. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Request for firemen to work during vacations read. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Long seconds the Council authorize that vacation relief be referred to the Police and Fire Commission. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Letter from the law firm Ramsey & VanSickle showing a certified copy of an Order entered by the County Court of Fulton County, Illinois on Apr. 23, 1962 concerning a compliance with the State Statutes in regards to the annexation of territory to a city -- Ludlum-Orwig property; Alderman Staley moves and Alderman Wright seconds that these properties be annexed to the City of Canton. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Wright moves and Alderman Staley seconds that the Petition for street Chi improvement on the end of VanDyke Drive be referred to the Board of Local Imp-.; C11 rovements for consideration. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. L -J Alderman Herbener reported that an investigation of the record of the Keeling Court property did not show any dedications or easements for storm sewer on that property. He then moves that the Plumbing Inspector and City Engineer make an examination to find where the sewer is plugged and report back to the next meeting. Alderman Howard seconded this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Hurst reported that a water line on Quality Hill was only twelve or fifteen inches deep (on roadway) -- same froze last winter -- same should be lowered or the street raised. Street Superintendent Eldon Payers and Plumbing Inspector Harold White to make investigation. Alderman Horton reporting on car rental -- Lock's Auto Co. asking $125.00 plus oil changes -- he then moves that the Council take bids from other dealers to'see if a better price could be obtained. Alderman Bender seconded the motion. Alderman Staley recommended that the Police and legal advertise for the specifications for size and type car they decide. Alderman Bender withdrew his second and Alderman Horton withdrew his motion. Alderman Horton then moves that the Police and Legal advertise to take bids from different dealers for different units of cars. Alderman Herbener seconded this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Resolution acknowledging May 1 as Law Day in the United States read. Alderman Herbener moves that the Council adopt this Resolution by a rising vote. Motion was seconded by Alderman Bender. Rising vote. AYE: Unanimous. This being Resolution No. 312. Alderman Hurst reported that the sanitary and storm sewers near Wallace Park overflow and cause odors and recommended that action be taken to alleviate this odor. DeFoamer to be placed there by the superintendent of the Sewerage 'Disposal Plant. Alderman George inquired about the paving of Taylor Court and was informed that action was being taken regarding same. Resolution requesting access to Interstate Highway 74 read. Alderman Herbe- ner explained the purpose of the Resolution and said that the Traffic Com- mittee has been asked to meet with the Highway Department. Alderman Herbener, seconded by Alderman Bender, moves to adopt the Resolution. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. This being Resolution No. 313. An Amendment to Ordinance No. 57 read. (Change of hours of operation for self-service laundries and cleaners) . Alderman Howard,moves to suspend the rules, seconded by Alderman Bender. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alder- man Howard moves and Alderman Bender seconds to place same on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. This being Ordinance No. 58. May 1, 1962, Cont. Alderman Hurst moves to advertise for bids for oil and chips for city dirt streets, seconded by Alderman George. Alderman Staley stated that the Council should consider having the property owners pay a part of this expense. Alderman Herbener respectfully asks the council to vote against the motion -- that they should consider the cityts finances -- until the next meeting when they can present a definite amount. Discussion. Alderman Skinner recom- mended that each Alderman investigate his own ward and report the number of dirt streets -- then meet with the Finance Committee and advertise for bids -- then use the percentage basis- in all wards. Roll call vote on the motion. AYE: Aldermen Wright, Hurst, Berry,"Horton, and George. NAY: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, Staley, Herbener, Long, Skinner, Abbott, and Bender. (5 AYES and 8 NAYS). Motion defeated. Alderman Wright moves that the Mayor draft a letter to be sent to the Board of Supervisors recommending that the road between Canton and Glasford be re- paired and maintained. Motion was seconded by Alderman George. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Discussion on the ten-day sick leave. Alderman Howard suggested that same be left to the discretion of the department heads with the Mayor's approval. Subject to be considered by the Ordinance Committee. Alderman Hurst suggested that the Building and Grounds Committee be authorized to purchase an aluminum type of shelter to be placed in Jones Park. Alder- man Skinner moves that the Building and Grounds Committee investigate the cost of an aluminum shelter for Jones Park and report to the Council. ;Motion seconded by Alderman Hurst. Roll call vote: AYE: Aldermen Bender, George, Horton, Berry, Abbott, Skinner, Long, Hurst, Herbener, Wright, and Howard. NAY: Aldermen Staley and Sebree. (11 AYES and 2 NAYS) . Motion carried. Mayor Cook announced the next order of business would be his appointments. Alderman Berry moves that each appointment be voted upon separately and a reason given for appointing a new person to fill an office. Alderman Hurst asked him to amend his motion to vote only on new appointments. Alderman Berra withdrew his motion. Alderman Staley moves and Alderman George seconds to vote individually on each new appointment replacing an old appointee. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cooks Appointments: City Attorney: G. Ray Senift City Engineer: Howard T. Gibbons Sec. to Mayor: Betty Tandy Supt. to Streets: Eldon Myers Plumbing Inspector: Harold White Water Works Supt. : Orval Kuhn 4 Water Works Opr: Lloyd Heidenreich Ronald Frankovich Willis Walravan Charles Owings Sewage Disposal Supt. :Eugene Waddell 2 Operators: Victor Thompson Arthur Knowles, Jr. Meter Readers: Eugene Jenkins Lawrhnce Latimer Clerk, Water Dept. : Catherine Emans Cemetery Supt. = Matt Bohler Comfort Station Attdt. : Elva Rumler Park Custodian; Willis Lee Liquor Commission: B. E. Cook Thomas Kirkpatrick Board, Fire & Police Com. : Mike Klobuchar (3 yrs.) 1965 Garbage Disp. Dept. :George Coykendall Harold Wade James Westerfield Zoning Enf.Officer: Charles Weed Police Dept. : Fite Clerk: Lois Sprague Radio Operator: Claude Grose Radio Operator: Ira Johns Traffic Police; Ray Orwig Meter Maid: Anna Moore School Patrol: tCont.) { 9`9 May 1, 1962, Cont. School Patrol: Jesse Westerfield Russell Keithley Charlotte Cook George Shawgo Helen Herndon B. E. Cook Auxilliary Police: Sam Lingenfelter Wm. Myers Ira Rounds Delbert Brush Wm. Postin Planning Commissions Chas. E. Martin, Jr. (5) 1967 Roy Scalf (5) 1967 W.Richard Birkey (5) 1967 Carl Koster (5) 1967 George O'Bryant (5) 1967 Everett Lightle (5) 1967 Cecil Bender (3) 1965 Chas. D. Wright (3) 1965 Paul Gibbons (3) 1965 C\1 Board of Appeals: Eli Byrum Xl) 1963 John Barclay (2) 1964 pa Harold R. Reed (3) 1965 Gn Harold W. Kemp (4) 1966 Jack Walker (5) 1967 M. B. Carver (61 1968 Chester J. Claudon (7) 1969 Delegate to Citizens' Advisory Council and Alternate: Forrest Weaver, Delegate Lloyd Herbener, Alternate Parlin Library Board: Dr. Gordon Simmons (3) 1965 E. Russell Reeder (3) 1965 Danny Moore (3) 1965 Everett Howard (1) 1963 .rr Alderman Bender moves to accept the appointments as read. Discussion. Alderman Berry moves to keep Oren Brown as Cemetery Superintendent. Alderman Herbener stated Alderman Berry was out of order. Alderman Staley reported that he had received many compliments on Mr. Brown and could see no reason to replace him since he was doing very good work. Alderman Herbener moves to accept the appointment of city per- sonnel as presented with the exception of the two new appointees -- Cemetery Superintendent and Police File Clerk. Motion seconded by Alderman Howard. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Bender, seconded by Alderman Abbott, moves to accept Matt Bohler as Cemetery Superintendent. Alderman Wright stated he would not vote in favor of Bohler until he had Oren Brown's side of the story. Alderman Staley requested the floor and was refused. Alderman Wright moves to appeal to the Council that Alderman Staley be allowed the floor, seconded by Alderman Berry. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Staley thanked the Council and gave his opinion of cooperation of the Alder- men and the Mayor and that they should start working together. Alder- man Herbener stated that he regretfully thought this discussion had reached the place of a personal matter, and said that personal feel- ings has no place in this matter. He stated he thought Mayor Cook was doing as he thought best and that he would approve same. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Bender, Abbott, Skinner, Herbener, and Howard. NAY: Aldermen George, Horton, Berry, Long, Hurst, Wright, Staley, and Sebree. (5 AYES and 8 NAYS) . Motion lost. Mayor Cook stated that he would appoint Matt Bohler as Cemetery Superintendent for thirty days. Alderman Herbener moves and Alderman Howard seconds the appointment of Mike Klobuchar on the Fire and Police Commission (replacing Clifford Fouts whose term had expired). Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Sebree, moves to accept the appointment of Lois Sprague as File Clerk in the Police Department. Alderman Wright and also Alderman Staley spoke in behalf of Veda Belle Benac -- stating that her work had been satisfactory and that she 104 May 1, 1962, Continued should not be replaced. Roll call vote: AYE: Aldermen Bender, Abbott, Skinner, Herbener, Sebree, and Howard. NAY: Aldermen George, Horton, Berry, Long, Hurst, Wright, and Staley. (6 AYES and 7 NAYS). Motion lost. Mayor Cook appointed Iois Sprague as File Clerk for thirty days. Mayor Cook then read the Council Committee Appointments: Finance: Aldermen Herbener, Staley, Howard Police and Legal: Aldermen Horton, Abbott, Howard Water & Sewer,& Fire: Aldermen Bender, George, and Abbott Street & Alley: Aldermen Skinner, Bender, Howard Printing: Aldermen Abbott, Hurst, Berry Ordinance: Aldermen Howard, Sebre% Berry Building & Grounds: Alderman Long, Horton, Staley licenses Aldermen Long, Hurst, Berry fights: Aldermen Sebree, Wright, George Claims= Aldermen Wright, Berry, Hurst Traffic: Aldermen Herbener, Skinner, Bender, Sebree, Horton, Staley, Gibbons New Industries: Aldermen Wright, Howard, Sebree, Staley, Hurst, Herbener, Skinner, Long, Abbott, Berry, Gibbons, Horton, Bender, George. Civil Defense: Aldermen Gibbons, Long, Howard Pro Tem Mayor: Alderman Herbener. arbage Disposal: Aldermen Abbott, Horton, Long. Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Bender, moves that the appointements be accepted. Alderman Wright moves to amend the motion'to accept all appointements except the Mayor pro tem, seconded by Alderman Hurst. ' Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Staley, Wright, Hurst, Skinner, Horton, and George. NAY: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, Herbener, Long, Abbott, Berry, and Bender. (6 AYES and 7 NAYS) . Motion lost. Alderman Herbener asked that as a point of personal privilege to vote on them separately. Alderman Staley, seconded by Alderman Wright moves to elect Alderman Herbener as Mayor pre tern. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, Staley, Wright, Hurst, Long, Skinner, Abbott, Berry, Horton, George, and Bender. PASSING: Alderman Herbener. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman Bender, seconded by Alderman Wright moves to adjourn. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Canton City Council adjourned at 10:48 P. M. C y C�ery.