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March 15, 1966
Canton City Council held a regular meeting on March 15, 1965 in the City Council
Chamber. Mayor Woods called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. Present for roll
call Aldermen Howard, Rusnak, Duncan, Farr, Whitehead, Jacobs, Long, Kroell,
Ellis, Yerbic, Spencer, George and Danner. Absent: Alderman Skinner.
Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Danner,
Alderman Long moves and Alderman Jacobs seconds motion to accept the minutes of
the previous meeting as presented. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous.
Mayor Woods called for reports of standing committees.
Plans and specifications are ready to advertise for bids on the 6011 sewer line
and the sewer work around the Graham Hospital area provided that easements are
all in order was reported by Alderman Long. Alderman Howard moves and Alderman
Long seconds motion to pay Mr. Russell a down payment of $500.00 to make the
easement with him binding. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. City Attorney
McMunn stated there was still one easement not signed.
Lake Development Committee; Chairman Alderman Jacobs reported that the beach
was ready to open but roads were in bad condition; plans are being made to lay
out eighteen or twenty more lots for lease; a telephone to be installed at the
beach; plans for new picnic tables; water fountain for public ytse. Alderman
Jacobs reported there was some funds remaining the lease account from last year
and that opening new lots would assist in paying for beach improvements. No
changes in laws regarding boating or fishing and fishing should be exceptionally
good for two or three years. Alderman George reported that in the past, the
Street and Alley Department employees assisted with the work on the beach road.
Alderman Kroell reported that a workable trailer ordinance would soon be ready
for the Council.
Traffic Engineer to study several areas as soon as he reports to work on the
traffic contract was requested by Alderman Ellis.
Alderman Essis stated that the article appearing in the Canton Daily Ledger was
very misleading to the general public who were not informed of the hours the
various committees spend each week to maintain a good operating City.
Police and Legal Committee has considered the purchase of the citizens band
radio to be operated through the police station.
State laws regarding the reflectorized stop and yield-right-of-way signs would
cost the City over $6,186.50 to purchase new signs but Alderman George stated
it will be possible to paint our present signs for considerably less; street
name markings are to be green with white and the best metal paint has been
ordered for this work.
Alderman Howard asked the City Clerk for a report of requests for tree planting
forms. (two copies of the list of trees available have been given) .
Mayor Woods called for reports of special committees.
Mayor Woods called for correspondence to the Council.
Letter from Wiegand & Storrer, Inc. regarding the damage claim for trees and
shrubs for Mr. Alvin Bishop, 1920 E. Chestnut St., releasing the claim of
$113.60 withheld by the City of Canton for the Bishop claim. Alderman Spencer
moves and Alderman Yerbic seconds motion that the City accept this claim for
Mr. Bishop. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rusnak, Farr, Whitehead,
Kroell, Ellis, Yerbic, Spencer, and Danner. NAY: Aldermen Duncan, Jacobs,
Long, and George. (9 AYES and 4 NAYS). Motion carried.
Mayor Woods called for unfinished business.
Second reading of the no parking Ordinance. Alderman Ellis moves and Alderman
Yerbic seconds motion to place this Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote.
AYE: Unanimous. This being Ordinance No. 172.
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Mayor Woods called for new business. March 15, 1966, Cont. (2)
Resolution and Agreement for Traffic Engineering services with Geo. L. Crawford
Registered- Professional Engineer (Agreement No. 62-20840) next item on agenda.
Alderman Jacobs moves and Alderman George seconds motion that same be referred
to the Finance and Traffic Committees for study and recommendation. Voice vote.
AYE: Unanimous. -
Bond with the Transamerica Insurance Co., in the amount of $1,000.00 for Mrs.
Bonnie Howard, relief Police Department File Clerk, approved by the Finance Com-
mittee presented. Alderman Danner moves, Alderman Jacobs seconds motion to
accept this bond and place on file. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous.
Meeting of the Finance Committee and the Traffic Committee to be held immediately
following the Council meeting was announced by Alderman Howard.
Mayor Woods made the following appointments for the Workable Program for Community
Improvement:
Coordinator: Mayor W. Paul Woods
Asst. Coordinator; Mayorts Secretary, Mrs. Charlotte Phillips
Citizens Advisory Committee:
Steering Committee:
Capt.-Robert Baize, Chm.
Frank Whitman
Charles Bond
Dick Dunberger
Rev. Jack Braundneier
Boyd Pickett
Sub-Committees:
Minority Group Housing, Relocation Housing
Leonard 11ats on
Howard Bill Foutch
Public Information, Community Planning Program
Jack Margraves
Mrs. Alma Parker
Mrs. Blanche Kennedy
Codes, Adoption and Enforcement, Home Financing
Luther Beck;
Mrs. Lorraine Farr
Don Hopper
Urban Renewal and Public Housing, Capitol Improvements
Gordon Linn
Paul Gibbons.
Alderman Spencer moves and Alderman Yerbic seconds motion to
confirm these appointments. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous.
Alderman Duncan moves, Alderman Yerbic seconds motion to adjourn. Voice vote.
AYE: Unanimous. Canton City Council adjourns at 7:37 P. M.
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