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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-05-1963 Council Meeting Minutes 211 Nov. 5, 1963 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Nov. 5, 1963 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 7:02 P. M. Present for Roll Call: Aldermen Sebree, Howard, Wright, Duncan, Hurst, Whitehead, Skinner, Long, Abbott, Gibbons, Jennings, Bender, and George. Absent: Alderman Horton. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Howard. Alderman Long moves and Alderman George seconds a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting and place same on file. Mayor Cook stated that at the previous meeting when he made appointments, he intended that all f oue appointments to be temporary (Minutes showed that Quincy Howarter was appointed permanently). Alderman Howard moves that the minutes of the previous meeting be changed to read that the Quincy Howarter appointment was also a temporary one. This motion was seconded by Alderman Long. Roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men George, Bender, Jennings, Gibbons, Abbott, Long, Skinner, Whitehead, Hurst, Duncan, Howard, and Sebree. NAY: Alderman Wright. (12 AYES and 1 NAY). Motion carried. Alderman Howard moves to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as amended, seconded by Alderman Bender. Roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men Sebree, Howard, Duncan, Hurst, Whitehead, Skinner, Long, Abbott, Gibbons, Jennings, Bender, and George. NAY: Alderman Wright. (12 AYES and 1 NAY). Motion carried. Bills for the month of October were read. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Gibbons seconds a motion to accept same and place on fib. - Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook called for reports of Standing Committees. Alderman Gibbons reported that the Fulton County Chairman of the Civil Defense had requested that the County Civil Defense share the City of Canton Civil Defense headquarters, sharing the expense (until the county had sufficient funds to have headquarters of their own). The county has some personnel that would be stationed in the headquarters and the City would have use of their services -- making it more convenient for County and City. Alderman Jennings moves and Alderman Long seconds a motion to share the building with the Fulton County Civil Defense. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Jennings inquired if the Mayor and Finance Committee had a report on the request of last Council meeting to investigate the pay raise situation. Alderman Wright stated that since it was reported that the majority of the employees did not wish to have the insurance program, the insurance company reports should be returned, sending a courtesy note explaining that it was not because of the rates that the plan was not put into effect and further stated that the Council should find some means to meet a raise for employees. Alderman Jennings moves that the Mayor and Finance Committee meet or have an informal meeting of the Council to figure out some means for a raise. Alder- man George seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Bender reported that the sewerage plant tanks have been repaired, new chains, sprockets, and pumps have been installed and now he is trying to find some means to eliminate the trouble with gas. Alderman Howard reported on a meeting with Mr. Ritchie and the Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Engineering Firm and a member of the Federal Aid program. He stated that the City should contact every one who r4presents us. Alderman Hurst suggested that a letter be drafted to the Congreeemen and Representatives and ask for help or information. Alderman George stated that the City should ask for 30% on Water Pollution 6n Federal f1rant and write to Senators Dirksen, Douglas, Ratcliff, and Welch. Alderman Skinner excused at 8:07 P. M. Mayor Cook called for correspondence to the Council. Report of "Little Giant Day" to be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 1963. Alderman Jennings moves that the Council recognize "Little Giant Day" and offer help from any department that can help to make the day a success. Alderman George seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. 212 Nov. 5, 1963, Cont. (2) Letter from the First Church of Christ, Scientist, requesting permission to place a sign on the terrace on Locust Street and Avenue B. Alderman Jennings moves that the church be allowed to place a sign if agreeable with the property owners and same to be under the supervision of the Chief of Police and the Street Superintendent. Aldermen Bender and Hurst stated that the City should adopt a policy regarding signs to be placed on property and not on terraces and also a policy as to the size of same. Alderman George seconds the motion by Alderman Jennings. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Sebree, Howard, Wright) Duncan, Whitehead, Long, Abbott, Gibbons, Jennings, Bender, and George. NAY: Alderman Hurst. (11 AYES and 1 MAY). Motion carried. Letter from the -Planning Commission regarding property in the J. J. Brant's Addition belonging to Mr. Frank Tomich requesting same to be changed from a B-1 to an R-2 zoning. Alderman Gibbons moves that this request be granted, seconded by Alderman George. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Letter of thanks from the First Methodist Church for the tree removal work done recently. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Gibbons seconds a motion to accept same and place on file. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Resignation of Police Officer David McIntire to accept a position whereby he could continue with his college work. Alderman Long moves and Alderman Jennings moves to accept this resignation. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Resignation of Police Officer Herbert Flynn to accept a position with the 1. H. C. Co. read. Alderman George moves and Alderman Bender seconds a motion to accept this resignation. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Resignation of Fireman Gerald Pensinger, retiring from the service after twenty- nine years at the request of his physician. Alderman B nder moves and Alderman Jennings seconds a motion to accept this resignation. Rlderman Wright stated that some type of citation should be sent from the Mayor's office to 11r. Pen- singer after such a long term of service. Alderman Hurst recommended some merit pin to be given to employees having served the City for several years. Voice vote on the resignation. AYE: Unanimous. Resignation of Richard Ellsworth from the position of Parking Meter Attendant to accept a position with the Prudential Insurance ComparW. Mayor Cook com- plimated 11r. Ellsworth on the fine work that he had done. Alderman Jennings moves, Alderman George seconds a motion to accept this resignation. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Audit of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the year of 1962 presented to the Council. Alderman Howard moves and Alderman Duncan seconds a motion to approve this report. Roll call vote. AYrE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook appointed James Grove as Parking Meter Attendant. Alderman Jennings moves and Alderman Hurst seconds a motion to accept thia appointment. Noll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Request for an additional auxiliary policeman was made by Sam Lingenfelter who reported that one of the present men was unable to work as many hours as needed because of a death in the family. Mayor Cook appointed Raymond Wefen- st6tte as Axuliliary Policeman for the City of Canton. Alderman Jennings moves and Alderman Bender seconds a motion to accept this appointment. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. May or Cook called for New Business. First reading of an Ordinance regarding parking on the Canton square. Discussion. Alderman Jennings moves to vote on the original ordinance, Alderman Wright seconds same. Alderman Hurst moves to amend same as follows: "Paragraph 3 amended: That all of said parking meters shall be instal-led on sidewalks near curbs of said streets and stalls marked at said meters so as to provide 55 de- &ee angle parking to the curbs of said streets or areas as above mentioned in Section 13 Para. 1, which stalls shall be g 2 feet in width along said curbs, and all vehicles parked shall be parked within said stalls as above provided. Paragraph 4 amended: That all of said parking meters shall be installed on side- walks near curbs5 as above mentioned in Section 13 Para. 2, so as to provide right angle (90 degree) parking to the curbs of said areas, which stalls shall 21 .3 Nov. 7, 1963, Cont. (3) be marked to provide eight and one-half feet in width, and all vehicles parked shall be parked within said stalls as above provided. Paragraph 5 added: Yhat it shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Streets, under the direction of the City Engineer, to cause to be marked by distance lines parking stalls, as of ore- stid, in Sec. 1, Para, 3 and 4, and all vehicles parked on the public square shall be parked within stall& so marked, and the Superintendent of Streets under dir- ection of the City Engineer shall plainly mark those por tions of the streets on the public square reserved as no parking zones. Alderman Gibbons seconds this motion. Chief of Police Lindzey again reported on the congested traffic con- ditions on the square. Roll call vote on the amendment. AYE: Aldermen Bender, Jennings, Gibbons, Abbott, Whitehead, and Hurst. NAY: Aldermen George, Long, Duncan, Wright, Howard, and Sebree. (6 AYES and 6 NAYS). Mayor Cook voted "KE". Motion carried. Alderman Hurst moves and Alderman Bender moves that the ordinance as amended, be placed on its passage but same motions were with- drawn. Alderman Bender then moves and Alderman Duncan seconds the motion to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Sebree, Duncan, Hurst, Whitehead, Abbott, Gibbons, Jennnings, and Bender. NAY: Aldermen 40"*, Du*- tft, *tt ,, Howard, Wright) Long, and George. (8 AYES and 4 NAYS). Motion carried. Alderman Gibbons excused at 9:37 P. M. to answer a telephone call. Mayor Cook called a recess at 9:39 P. M. Alderman Gibbons returning to the Council Chamber at 9:00 P. M. Council called to order at 9:45 P. M. Alderman IN Hurst moves to place the Ordinance, as amended, on its passage. Alderman White- head seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen s ',p Jennings, Z Gibbons, Abbott, Whitehead, and Hurst. NAY: Aldermen George, Long, Duncan, Wright, Howard, and Sebree. (6 AYES and 6 NAYS), Mayor Cook voted "AYEtt. Motion declared lost. Alderman Wright moves that the original ordinance be placed on its passage, but was declared out of order. Alderman Jennings moves and Alder- man Long seconds a motion that another ordinance pertaining to parking be read for the first time. Alderman Jennings moves to suspend the rules. Alderman Howard moves to amend that all items, except those pertaining to the inside parking around Jones Park be scrat,�whed, seconded by Alderman Gibbons. Roll call vote on this amendment: AYE: Unan iinous. Alderman Bender moves to suspend the rules, _seconded by Alderman Duncan. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Gibbons seconds a motion to place the Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. This being Ordinance No. 91. Alderman Jennings moves that the entire Council and necessary department heads meet and check on the parking situation on the outside of the square and de- cide what angle the parking should be set. Alderman Howard suggested that at the next Council meeting, the entire Council make this survey. Motion seconded by Alderman Long. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Jennings inquired if the Council would approve of double narking meters on the inside parking area. No objections. Alderman Hurst inquired when the tree plarfing would be started and was informed that some trees would be planted in November. First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to licenses for outside contractors working in the City. Alderman George moves to scratch .the worLtrepeated" in Section 6 and use $500.00 for amount of bond in Section 4. Alderman Hurst seconds this motion. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman G orge moves to suspend the rules, seconded by Alderman Hurst. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Wright, Duncan, Hurst, 4hitehead, Long, Abbott, Gibbons, and George. NAY: Aldermen Sebree, Howard, Jennings, and Lender. (8 AYES .and 4 NAYS). Motion carried. Alderman Howard and Alderman Duncan seconds a motion to a djourn, but was informed that there was business on the floor and the motion was out of order; Alderman George moves and Alderman Hurst seconds a motion to place the Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Gibbons, Abbott, Long, Whitehead, Hurst, Duncan, Wright, and Sebree. NAY: Aldermen Ben- der, Jennings, and Howard. (9 AYES and 3 NAYS). Motion carried. This being Ordinance No. 92. Alderman Abbott moves and Alderman Duncan seconds a motion to adjourn. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Canton City Council adjourns at 10:1.0 P. M. City - e—rk