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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-1965 Council Meeting Minutes f 303 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Feb. 2, 1965r in. the City Council Chamber. Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 7:10 P. M. Present for Roll Call: Aldermen Sebree, Howard, Wright, Duncan, Hurst, Whitehead, Skinner, Long, Ellis Kroell, Jennings, Bender, and George. Absent: Alderman Horton. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Howard. Alderman Long moves that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as pre- sented and placed on file. Alderman George seconds this motion. Roll call vot$. AYE: Unanimous. Bills for the month of January read. Alderman Bender moves that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment except the J. E. Coultas bill which should be re- ferred to the Johnstone Construction Co. Alderman Wright stated that the City was not a clearing house for the Canton Township bills. Alderman Skinner seconds the motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Reports of all officers read. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Jennings -seconds a motion that the reports be accepted and placed on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. ty; Mayor Cook called for reports of standing committees. Alderman Bender reported that the City Attorney had talked to the Plattenburg owners of property who inquired what the City would allow for an easement through their property for the proposed water and sewer line. He then moves to offer . $x.00.00 for this right-of-way. Alderman Howard seconds this motion. - Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Discussion regarding the proposed oxidation pond, pump station, and force main. Mr. Charles Ritchie from the Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Engineering Firm explained that preparations would soon be ready for letting of bids and that they expected a right-of-way from the C. B. & Q. RR in the near future as soon as one of the officials returned from vacation. Alderman Bender moves that the City Council allow the Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Firm complete plans and prepare for letting ,of bids for the pump station, force main and oxidation pond to be ready to ad- vertise by Feb. 16 and bids to be received and read on March 9. Alderman Jennings seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Howard reported that the Finance Committee, Mayor and City Treasurer held a meeting and decided that the track type tractor for use at the sanitary land fill could be purchased, paying cash, and also possible purchase a building to house same, but this action should be taken under the advisement of the Gar- bage Disposal Committee as to what type of building is needed. Alderman Hurst moves to purchase this tractor and have same delivered as soon as possible to the City garage, paying cash (within thirty days). Alderman Wright stated that the entire bill should not be paid at this time in case there should be emergencies arise, such as heavy snows, etc. to cause`unf orseen expenses. Alderman Sebree seconds the motion made by Alderman Hurst. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Bender, Jennings, Kroell, Ellis, Long, Skinner, Whitehead, Hurst, Duncan, Howard, and Sebree. NAY: Aldermen George and Wright. (11 AYES and 2 NAYS). Motion carried. Alderman Jennings inquired what information the City Attorney had on the old dilapidated property on East Maple Street. Mr. Senift reported that the attorney for this case would have proceedings started within thirty days. Mr. F. Stewartlexplained a deal that the Allied advertising firm Arom Springfield, Illinois furnish trash containers -- no charge except that paid by advertisers 35.00 per side on each container, 5% of this amount to be refunded to -the Canton Association of Commerce and Industries. The company agrees to maintain the con- tainers. Alderman Wright moves and Alderman Duncan seconds a motion to accept this plan. After discussion, Alderman Duncan withdrew his second and Alderman Wright withdrew his motion. Alderman George then moves that the Council permit -the Canton Association of Commerce and Industries to enter into a contract with the Allied Co. for not more than twenty waste cans. Alderman Duncan seconds this motion. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook called for communications to the Council. Mote of thanks for flowers sent at time of Ben Huggins death. 304 Feb. 2, 1965, Cont. (2) Letter from the Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Engineering concerning the conditions of city streets because of work on the water and sewer improvements. General discussion with requests for repairs of streets in the various wards. Mr. Ritchie exnlaaned the reason for this condition -- winter construction and therconstruction company did not do a good clean-up job after their work was completed. Mayor Cook called for unfinished business. First reading of an ordinance pertaining to stop signs on Thompson Court. Alderman George moves and Alderman Hurst seconds a motion to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman George moves and Alderman Bender seconds a motion to place this Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Motion carried. This being -Ordinance No. 124. Second reading of an Ordinance pertaining to Yield Right-of-Way signs. Alderman Wright moves to place this Ordinance on its passage. Alderman Deorge seconds same. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. This being Ordinance No. 125. Second reading of an Ordinance pertaining to closing hours for taverns. Alderman Wright moves �o place this Ordinance on its passage. Alderman Duncan seconds same. Alderman Howard asked that Rev. Harris be allowed to speak on behalf of the Ministerial Association who are opposed to this Ordinance. Alderman Howard moves to amend the Ordinance striking out the Saturday and Sunday closing hours and that they remain the same as week-days. Alderman Bender seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Bender, Jennings, Kroell, Ellis, Long, Howard, and Sebree. NAY: Aldermen George, Skinner, Whitehead,_ Hurst, Duncan, and Wright. (7 AYES and 6 NAYS) . AC five-minute P M. Dedision of the City t determine outcome of this vote. Attorney that the amendment lost. Alderman Skinner moves and Alderman Bender seconds a motion to table this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Sebree, Howard, Wright, Duncan, Skinner, Long, Ellis, Kroell, Jennings, Bender, and George. NAY: Aldermen Hurst and Whitehead. (11 AY`ZS and 2 NAYS). Motion to table the Ordinance carried. Alderman Ellis, speaking for the Planning and Zoning Commission, stated that Mr. Byrum wished to talk to the Council. He reported on the plans of the Planning Commission for updating the zoning may, f or, rezoning various. areas in the City and consideration of trailer courts for the proposed increase in residents due to new industry building in a nearby location. Alderman Ellis then moves to stop all further action on zoning of Fifth Avenue by this Council and to postpone sine die holding of the hearing and to notify all interested parties of this action by proper legal notice. Alderman Bender seconds this motion. The City Attorney stated that the fifteen-day notice for a public hearing had already been posted and that the motion was out of order -- but after the hearing, action could be taken. Alderman Bender withdrew his second and Alderman Ellis withdrew his motion. Estimate No. 6 for the C. Iber & Sons Construction Co. for work at the water plant in the amount of $ 9,810.00, approved by the Consulting Engineers and the Water and Sewer Committee presented. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Jennings seconds the motion to allow. this claim. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Jennings seconds a motion to adjourn. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Canton City Council adjourns at 10:10 P. M. City Clerk