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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1963 Council Meeting Minutes 185 June 4, 1963 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on June 4, 1963 in the City Council Chamber, Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 7s10 P. M. Present for Roll Call; Aldermen'Sebree, Howard, Wright, Duncan, Hurst, Whitehead, Skinner, Long, Abbott, Gibbons, Horton, Jennings, Bender, and George. Absent: None. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Howard. Alderman Long moves that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as presented and placed on file. Motion seconded by Alderman Horton. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Bills for the month of May were read. Alderman Gibbons moves that all bills properly approved b� allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Bender who stated that one bill -- the'BIF Industries bill in the amount of $130.80 should not be paid this month. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Hurst inquired about the pay for Aldermen for May. City Clerk to p, include the third meeting pay on the June-checks. N Alderman Skinner excused at 7:25 P. M. CL Mayor Cook called for reports of all Officers. Alderman Bender reported on the beach area of Canton Lake, stating that two sliding boards, provided by the Jay,Cees, had been broken but are to be re- paired; the weeds have been mowed twice; sixty tons of sand had been donated and this had'been smoothed out; more work to be' completed. He invited the Aldermen to go to the lake to see the work being done and inquired if the Canton Daily Ledger would take pictures of same. Alderman Hurst suggested posting an age-limit on the sliding boards and general rules to be posted around the area. Alderman Wright moves that a letter of thanks'be sent to the Canton JayCees and the Auxiliary for the two sliding boards, to Duck Island Sand and Gravel Co. 'for the sixty tons of sand and to Mr: Ja6k Russell for hauling same free. This motion was seconded by Alderman George. Alder= man Bender commended the"City employees for their help in cleaning the area. Voice vote on the motion. AYES Unanimous. Alderman George reported that a speed boat was on Lake Canton on Monday evening -- which is against the regulations. Alderman Bender reported that on June 8 the guards will be on duty. Alderman Hurst reported that the Garbage Disposal Committee met and discussed the purchase of a new garbage truck. Alderman Hurst then moves that the'c oa- mittee be permitted to advertise for the purchase of a new garbage.truck. Alder- man Horton seconds this motion. Discussion regarding the`need of 'such a truck. Alderman Hurst reported on the possibility of a new dumping area -- at one of the strip mines -- which would require more mileage to haul the garbage. Alder- man Jennings requested that the advertising be of such specifications that any firm in Canton would be able to furnish a bid. Roll call vote on the motion. AYE: Unanimous. Reporting on- the opening of bids for P.A•F. 2 Asphalt for street repair work -- Mayor Cook called 'for` 'reading of same: Standard Gil Co., 14 tons at $45.00 per ton, delivered, $630.00; Witco Chemical Co., Inc.,, 14 tons, $47.50, delivered, $665.o0. Alderman Hurst moves and Alderman Bender seconds a motion to accept the low bid for this material. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous with exception of Alderman Wright who voted "Passing„ Mayor Cook again called for reports of Officers and announced thatthe'annual reports,•v'oted at an earlier meeting to be accepted without reading, should be read so that the people of Canton could know what was going on. ' Alderman Gibbons moves and Alderman Jennings seconds a motion to rescind the previous motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Jennings seconds - a motion to have the annual reports read. Roll call vote AYE: Unanimous. Annual reports read. Mayor Cook thanked the City Personnel for the cooperation and for the very good report for the citizens of Canton. Alderman Howard wished the City Council to go on record as being happy with all the employees of the City of Canton and that Mayor Cook was to be commended for the way he handled his :4 a{p .F June 4, 1963, Cont. (2) appointments. Alderman Howard further stated that from the report of the City Attorney regarding the number of insurance claims settled in the past year is one reason that the Council should consider well the changing of insurance. Alderman Wright moves and Alderman Long seconds the motion to accept the annual reports and place on file. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook called for Correspondence to the Council. Report of the Fire and Police reorganization meeting: Howard Griffin named chairman and Mike Klobuchar named secretary. Letter from Mayor Sloan announcing t)te next quarterly meeting of the Municipal Association of Central Region -- -June 12, Virginia, Scripps Park in Rushville. Reservations for the dinner meeting to be made by June 10, Mayor Cook called for reports of Standing Committees. Alderman Hurst reported on the meeting held in Springfield regarding the work being done in h State and reported onthestatusKol ft stated i he bill callingforminimum salaries for Fire and enlightening, Policemen and also a report on House bill 1010 regarding the Motor Fuel Tax Funds. Alderman Wright moves and Alderman Howard seconds a motion that the Council go on record that letters be written to the Senator and Representatives`of this area urging their efforts in the passage of this bill. Roll call vote. AYE:Unanimous. Mayor Cook called for Unfinished business. Alderman Long reported the need of an extension of street on South Avenue B from the skating rink to Cedar Street and moves that same be referred to the Street and Alley Committee to take whatever steps ar6 necessary for a street. Alderman Jennings reported that Mr. Draper and also Mr. King were willing to dedicate a portion of their property for a street, providing that the Council was willing to rededicate the property not needed to the owners. Alderman Jennings seconds the motion. Suggestion offered that the City Attorney and Traffic Committee be included in the motion. Roll call vote. AYES Unanimous. Alderman Long reported the need for extension of sewer on South Avenue B and one block below Cedar Street -- be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee. Alderman Bender stated the committee was working on a plan for all properties inside the City to be serviced. Mayor Cook called for New Business. Bonds with the American Surety Co. *ash in the amount of $1,000.00, for Betty Tandy, Sec. to Mayor, Chas. W. Adams, Police and Fire Commissioner, and Carl Wolfe, Treasurer of the Fire Department. Alderman Long moves and Alderman Jennings seconds a motion that same be accepted and placed on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Agreement with the Department of Public Works and"Buildings for maintenance work for 1963 to April 30, 1964, Route q, $967.46; Route 78$137.58. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Jennings seconds 'a motion to accept this agreement, sign and return to the Department. . Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. A copy of an.agreement for leaning sewers in the City read. Alderman Bender reported that the sewer froth Wallace Park to the Disposal Plant was' apprpximately two-thirds full and needed cleaning. He moves and Alderman Jennings seconds a motion to advertise for bids for cleaning the sewer -- to be received by 5:00 P. M. on June 18 and read at the Council meeting. Alderman Howard stated, since advertising was very expensive, all bids should be made as brief as possible and state in same that information is on file in the City Clerk's office. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Discussion of weeds on property on South louxrth`Avenuej between Lewis and Sam Scott Streets along the & B. & Q. Right-of-way. Alderman Bender suggested an that the City Attorney write to the railroad companies requesting that weeds be mowed -- before there are too many complaints. Mayor Cook recommended a spray for killing weeds. After lengthy discussion, Alderman Hurst moves and Alderman George seconds a motion that the discussion be referred to the committee. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. I 187 June 4, 1963, Cont. (3) Request for "ten-ton sign" to be placed on the east side of the Walnut Street bridge was made by Alderman Whitehead; Same to be r eferred to the Street and Alley Committee, Mr. Myers, Street Superintendent, stated the signs had been removed. Alderman Hurst recommended investigating a series of culverts type of bridge for Walnut Street and Alderman Wright suggested the committee check into the Vine Street bridge for a similar type of bridge. Resolution for ua!by the Citil Defense for a portion of property near Lake Can d ton for their fielwork. Alderman Gibbons moves and Alderman Bender seconds a motion to adopt this Resolution. Roll call. vote: AYE: Unanimous. This being Resolution No. 356. Proposal ofTR. FitzHenry for a 42 x 120 ft. metal building with cement floor, located at 617 E. Pine Street for $12,500.00 (building to be used for storage of City equipment. Alderman Wright inquired where -the funds would be coming from -- funds to come from the departments having equipment to be stored in the building. Alderman Bender inquired if the building could be purchased on a three-year plan - no interest. Alderman Duncan stated that he wished to see, the building before he made a decision. Alderman Howard reported the City should spend the money wisely and should vote on the matter at the next Council meeting so that the new Councilmen have the opportunity to inspect the building. �.: Alderman Sebree moves and Alderman Bender seconds a motion to wait until the neit� AldmrmenGeorgef �ender,nGibbone;sWhitehead� building.n Roil call vote. AYES meeting g Duncan' Wright, Howard, and Sebree. NAYS Aldermen Jennings, Horton, Abbott, and Long. (9 AYES and 4 NAYS). Motion carried. Alderman bong moves and Alderman Horton seconds a motion to adjourn. Voice vote. AYES Unanimous. Canton City, Council adjourns at 9:4o P. M. C e