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June 7, 1966
Canton City Council held a regular meeting on June 7, 1966 in the City
Council Chamber. Mayor Woods called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M.
Present f or .roll calls Aldermen Howard, Rusnak, Duncan, Farr, Whitehead,
Jacobs, Skinner, Kroell, Ellis, Yerbic, Spencer, and George. Absent: Alder-
men Long and Danner.
Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Ellis.
Alderman Kroell moves and Alderman Yerbic seconds a motion to accept the minutes
of the previous meeting as presented and place on file. Voice vote. AYE:
Unanimous.
Bills for the month of May were read. Alderman Kroell moves that all bills
properly approved be allowed f or'payment. Alderman Skinner seconds this motion.
Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous.
Reports of all officers were read. Alderman ash maves-thit the reports be
accepted, Alderman Jacobs seconds the motion. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. '
Mayor Woods called for reports of standing committees.
Police and Legal Committee report by Alderman Farr regarding the Maricle property
on East Birch Street -- complaints of disturbing the peace and an unsightly
yard. Alderman George reported that several of the neighbors were willing to
sign complaints against Mr. Maricle and when they did, the City Attorney could
take action.
Street and Alley Committee report by Alderman George regarding oiling and chip-
ping city streets. Alderman George moves and Alderman Jacobs seconds motion to
accept the low bid, Pschirrer Coal and Asphalt Co: $11,865.00, and to authorize
the Mayor and City' Clerk to enter into a contract. Roll call vote. AYES Alder-
man Howard; ftusnak, Duncan, -Farr, Jacobs, Skinner, Kroell, Ellis, Yerbic, Spencer,
and George. NAY: Alderman Whitehead. (11 AYES and 1 NAY) . Motion carried.
Alderman George reported that the Garbage Disposal Department has been requesting
extra help from the Street and Alley Department and recommended that'the depart-
ment be reimbursed for that labor.
JayCee Beach and the Lake Canton road are now completed. Alderman Jacobs ccrmnended
the Water Treatment employees and the Street°and Alley Department employees for
the fine cooperation in completing this work.
Break in East Chestnut pavement reported by Alderman Spencer. Mayor Woods in-
structed Street Superintendent Myers to repair same.
Mayor Woods called for reports of special committees.
Alderman Farr reported on the number of legitimate complaints caused by lack of
proper replacement of terraces, curbs, etc. by the installation of the gas line
to Bushnell. Mayor Woods reported he had written to the City of Bushnell, the
construction company, and the engineers.
Mayor Woods announced the meeting of the Municipal Association of Central Region
meeting to beheld June 8, Wallace Park.
Mayor Woods announced the following appointmentsi Life guards:Randy Himmel Supt.),
Darren Britz, Linda Williams$ Dennis Weaver, Glenda McMullen, and Linda Weaver;
Auxiliary Police, Gale Ellis; Citizens Advisory Committee (frown the Planning Com.)
Donald Schmidt. Alderman Jacobs moves and Alderman Howard seconds motion that
these appointments be confirmed. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous.
Alderman Ellis inquired about the presentation of the mobile home ordinance --
Alderman Kroell called for a meeting of the committee for Tuesday, June 14 and
stated the ordinance would be studied at that time.
Mayor Woods called for communications to the Council.
Request for use of Jones Park for ice cream social, Fulton County Citizens Band
Club, July 1, 1966. Alderman Rusnak moves and Alderman Duncan seconds motion
to grant this request. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous.
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June 7, 1966, Cont. (2)
Request from the Disabled American Veterans, Peoria Chapter No. 1 'to hold a
Forget-Me-N6t tag day on Aug. 20. Alderman George moves and Alderman Spencer
seconds motion to grant this request. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous.
Letter from the Sanitary Water Board regarding the proposed-Federal Grant for
the 60" sewerage project from the vicinity of the Graham Hospital to the Sewer
plants and stating that the proposed improvements are in conformance with the
Sanitary Water Board's water pollution control program. Same to be filed.
Letter from the First Baptist Church expressing thanks to the Mayor and City
Council for the concern regarding public housing. Same to be filed.
Letter of thanks from the Assoc. of Commerce and Industry thanking the city for
granting permission to use the square for the Reid's shows. Alderman Howard moves
that the Mayor write to the ACI explaining the dangers involved in using the
square for carnivals and suggesting that another location be found for future
use. Alderman Farr seconds this motion. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous.
Old business.
Alderman Howard moves and Alderman Rusnak seconds motion that the Council dispense
with second reading of an ordinance pertaining'to placing parking meters on the
White Court lot. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Howard moves and Alder-
man Rusnak seconds motion to table this ordinance. Roll call vote. AYE: , Alder-
man Howard moves and Alderman Rusnak seconds motion •to table this ordinance. Roll
call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, "Rusnak, Duncanp Farr, Whitehead,, Skinner, Kroell,
Ellis, Yerbic, Spencer, and George. NAY: Alderman Jacobs. (11 AYES and 1 NAY).
Motion carried,
New business.
Mayor Woods announced the resignation of Leonard Watson from the Citizens Advisory
Committee and the appointment of Richard Kennedy to fill that vacancy. Alderman
Ellis moves and Alderman Skinner seconds motion to confirm this appointment. Roll
call vote. AYE: Unanimous.
Resolution authorizing filing of application with the Department of Housing and
Urban Development for grant under P. L. 89-117 requesting grant in financing the
construction of Graham°Hospital sewer and the outlet sewer and channel improvement
Title e with
the Civil nt of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment compliance Department regulations under Rights Act of 1964. Mayor Woods re-
ported that a grant of $217,400.00 was being made but June 30, 1966 was the last
day of the fiscal year to make such request. Alderman Ellis moves and Alderman
Yerbic seconds motion for the adoption of this Resolution as read. Roll call vote.
AYE: Unanimous. This being Resolution No. 427.
Bonds with the Transamerica Insurance Co., each in the amount of $1,000.00 prop-
erly approved by the Finance.Committee for: Eugene Lauver, Treasurer of the Fire
Department, Harold White, Plumbing •Inspector, Eldon Myers, Street Superintendent,
and Charles D. Weed, Zoning Enforcing Officer presented. Alderman Duncan moves
and Alderman Farr seconds motion to accept these bonds and place same on file.
Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous.
First reading of the Appropriation Ordinance. Same to lay over.
Alderman George moves and Alderman Duncan seconds motion'to'adjourn. Voice vote.
AYE: Unanimous. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:00 P. M.
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