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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-1962 Council Meeting Minutes 148 Dec. 18, 1962 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Dec. 18, 1962 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. Roll call. PRESENT: Aldermen Howard, Staley, Wright, Hurst, Skinner, Gibbons, Abbott, Horton, George, and Bender. Absent: Aldermen Sebree, Herbener, Long, and Berry. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Howard. Alderman Staley moves and Alderman Horton seconds a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented and place same on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook called for reports of Standing Committees. Alderman Howard requested that the Canton Daily Ledger reporter, Kent Zimmerman (replacing George Reeve) and the new managing Editor be introduced. Mr. Reeve received the best wishes of the Council in his ,new position in East Moline. Mayor Cook called for reports of Special Committees. Alderman Bender reported that the work at the waterworks building had been com- nleted and everything is satisfactory -- same also meets with the approval of the Civil Defense Committee. Alderman Bender reported that beavers had been working in Lake Canton but Mr. Fred Murphy, a trapper, had caught one weighing fifty pounds and would probably have the other one soon. Mayor Cook called for Correspondence to the Council. Letter from the Civil Defense Agency to Edward Sale, Director of the Canton Civil Defense Agency, praising the work done in Canton recently. Alderman George moves and Alderman Bender seconds a motion to accept same and place on file. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Letter from Sanitary Water Board regarding the purchase of equipment for the sewerage plant in the 1959 agreement. Alderman Bender stated that he now had a list of supplies needed and that same would be purchased soon. Letter from the Sanitary Water Board regarding-the Federal Grant -- and a request to have contracts signed and the project under construction on or be- fore June 30, 1963. Discussion regarding the funds for the engineering services on this project if the Federal Grant is denied. Alderman Gibbons moves and Alderman Skinner seconds a motion to refer same to the Sewer and Water Committee. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Letter from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly to Alderman Bender, Chm. of the Water and Sewer Committee, regarding the Federal Grant being considered for e xtention of Sewer System in the City of Canton. This firm suggested that the proper author- ization for engineering services for work needing immediate attention be made at this time so as not to jeopardize any chance of receiving the Federal Grant for the project. General discussion regarding any obligation the City might make in ordering such engineering services if the Federal Grant was denied - that the City might be obligated for the entire engineering chAe. Talk about obtaining easement$ as soon as possible, especially for the oxidation pond which might be hard to obtain. Alderman Hurst stated that the City Engineer be authorized to make a survey to see what the people do want in the way of easement. Alderman Hurst then moves that the City Engineer, City Attorney and Sewer and Water Com- mittee and any other help that is required, be authorized to negotiate for the right-of-ways and easements and report back to the Council as soon as possible. Alderman Wright seconded yi this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Letter from the Illinois Municipal league regarding Mayor Cook's appointment to the League's Legislative Committee. Alderman Gibbons moves and Alderman Skinner seconds a motion that if the Mayor sees fit to recognize the position, he should accept same. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook called for Unfinished Business. Mayor Cook called for New Business. 149 Dec. 18, 1962, Cont. Resolution for appropriation of the sum of $42,175.85 allotted under the Motor Fuel Tax Law for the retirement of Public Benefit Assessments for Sections 36CS, 37CS, 39CS, 41CS, 42CS, 43CS and 4405 (Principal $32,873.00, Interest $9002.85) . Alderman Staley moves and Alderman Bender seconds a motion to adopt this Resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. This being Resolution No. 336. Resolution regarding Easements on the Sewer System and the local improvement of certain portions of Hickory, Holly, Lewis, Sam Scott Streets and Sixth Avenue -- empowering the Street and Alley Committee and the Mayor to make such easements as are necessary -for the construction and maintenance of storm sewers over and under Lw the land of such owners. Alderman Staley moves and Alderman Wright seconds a motion to adopt the Resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. This is Resolution No. 337. First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to rezoning Lot 6, Block 1, Kellogg-Babcock Addition, from R-3 Classification to a B-1 Classification (Local shopping Dist.) . Alderman Staley requested that Mr. Walter Sebo, attorney for the petitioners against the rezoning address the Council. Mr. Sebo gave reasons why this Ordinance should not be passed -- depreciation of property value for some of the Petitioners and a traffic hazard. Alderman George and Alderman Staley stated they had never heard any reason for the request for rezoning. Aldermen Hurst and Wright reported that, N on a commercial basis, the property in that area would be of higher value and that same should be done in order that Canton be allowed to progress. Alderman Gibbons reported that the Planning and Zoning Committee have a plan to study several areas in Canton for rezoning. Alderman Howard moves and Alderman Wright seconds a mo- tion to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Howard moves and Alderman Wright seconds a motion to place the Ordinance on its Passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Wright, Hurst, Skinner, Gibbons, Abbott, and Horton. NAY: Aldermen Staley, George and Bender. (7 AYES and 3 NAYS) . Mayor Cook stated he would vote AYE. Motion defeated -- 2/3 vote of all Council mem- bers needed to pass this Ordinance. First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to rezoning Lots 5 and 6, Block 5 in Kellogg-Babcock Addition from an R-3 Classification to a B-1 Classification (local shopping District) . Alderman Gibbons moves and Alderman Wright seconds a motion to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Horton, gab"" Abbott, Gibbons, Skinner, Hurst, Wright, and Howard. NAY: Aldermen Bender, George, and Staley. (7 AYES and 3 NAYS). Motion lost. First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to two-way traffic on West Elm St. between Main St. and Ave. A. Alderman Gibbons moves and Alderman Skinner seconds a motion to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Staley, Hurst, Skinner, Gibbons, Horton, George, and Bender. Voting NAY: Aldermen Wright and Abbott. Alderman Wright asked to have his vote changed to an "AYE" making a total of 9 AYES and 1 NAY. Motion defeated. Alderman Bender recommended a larger warning light for the O.B.& Q R.R. at 4th Ave. and Minn St. -- same referred to the Traffic Committee. Alderman Staley reported that Hickory St. and Fourth Ave. is a dangerous crossing when freight cars or trains are being backed, and suggested requesting the C. B. Fc Q R. R. to use a glag light when switching. Alderman Horton reported on a committee meeting in regardig to employing a dog catcher for part time. (the County dog catcher -- County does not have funds to keep him employed full time) . Alderman Horton moves that the City employ this man on a trial basis for thirty days -- possible three or four days during that period at $2.00 per dog caught; dogs to be taken to Lewistown and kept for seven days before being destroyed; when a dog is claimed, a charge of $1.00 per day will be made; each dog not having rabies shot to have same and an additional charge of $3.00 made to the owner claiming a dog; expenses for this trial not to exceed $100.00. Alderman Howard seconded this motion. Alderman Bender reported that a housing project for stray dogs was under consideration. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Horton, Abbott, Gibbons, Hurst, Wright, and Howard. NAY: Aldermen Bender, Skinner and Staley. (7 AYES and 3 NAYS) . Mayor Cook voting "AYE", declaring the motion carried. Alderman Gibbons, seconded by Alderman Wright, moves to adjourn. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:58 P. M. City Cle