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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-20-1966 Council Meeting Minutes f 451 Dec. 20, 1966 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Dec. 20, 1966 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Woods called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. 'Present for roll call: Aldermen Howard, Rusnak' Svob, Farr, Whitehead, Long, Kroell, Ellis, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Danner. Absent: Aldermen Jacobs and Skinner. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Danner. Alderman Kroell,moves, Alderman Yerbic seconds motion that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as presented and placed on file. Unanimous voice vote of approval. Mayor Woods called for reports of standing committees. Street and Alley Committee Chairman, Alderman George reported on stop signs in accordance with state laws and that the City would need approximately two hundred .30nsians. Mr. Wm. Steele from the Highway Equipment Supply Co. of Springfield, Ill. presented signs for such use, stating that the regular price of a 30" stop sign (embossed) was $11.00 each, but his firm would make a price of $10.25 each. Alder- man George moves, Alderman Spencer seconds motion that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement for purchase of 30" stop signs -- same' to be delivered in-monthly- shipments. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rusnak, rte' Farr, Whitehead, Kroell, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Danner. NAY: Aldermen Howard, Svob, Long, and Ellis. (8 A YES and 4 NAYS). Motion carried. , Mayor Woods recommended that the City offices be'closed on Dec. 26 and on Jan. 2, 1967 in accordance with other government offices. Alderman Long moves, Alderman George seconds motion that those dates be declared a holiday except for emergency work and for regularly manned positions. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Those working on those dates to receive the regular holiday pay. Mayor Woods called for reports of special committees. Mayor Woods reported on a meeting Dec. 13 with the Division of Highways -- who recommended Main Street and First Avenue be designated as one-way streets (the Mayor stated that because of the business district on Main Street and the fire lane on'First Avenue, this plan did not sound feasible at this time). The representa- tikes also recommended the redesigning of the Main. and Locust Street corner and recommended entering into the engineering agreement with the Crawford, Murphy and 'Filly Engineering Firm. Mayor Woods suggested to the Division of Highways that the major project to plan at this time was the improvement of Fifth Avenue from Linn Street to Elm Street. The Mayor reported- on the Board meeting of the Illinois Municipal League held in Chicago on Dec. 17, 1966. Plans are in the making for better relations between management and labor; discussion on the needs for more firemen and policemen:. He also reported that the 1969 state convention would be held in the Conrad Hilton Hotel in'Chicago; Also discussed at the League Board meeting was the cooperation to be given to the newly organized City Clerkts Association and that a conference was to be held soon. Alderman Howard moves and Alderman Farr seconds motion that the Council authorize the City Clerk to attend this conference -- expenses allowed. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Communications to Council. Letter from the Division of Highways regarding Resolution for street improvements on East Chestnut Street, east of Fourteenth Avenue, stating that favorable consider- ation would be given to this request after the City had annexed the area between the existing corporate limits and County Highway No. 6. Letter to be filed. Parking Lot Committee Chairman, Alderman Kroell, reported that the Shell Oil Co. lot on the corner of Main and Locust Streets (61.5 by 170 ft.) could be purchased for $20,000.00 for a parking lot. Alderman Kroell moves, Alderman Danner seconds motion that the Council enter into the purchase agreement with the Shell Oil Co. for property at Main and Locust Streets for $20,000.00. Roll call vote. AYE Aldermen Rusnak, Snob, Farr, Whitehead, Long, Kroell, Ellis, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Danner. NAY: Alderman'Howard. (11 AYES and 1-NAY). Motion carried. Purchase agreement for the lot read. Alderman Kroell moves, Alderman Danner seconds motion that the Mayor and City Clerk enter into an agreement with the Shell Oil Co., subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Danner, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Ellis, Kroell, Long, Whitehead, Farr, Svob, and Rusnak. NAY: Alderman Howard. (11 AYES and 1 KAY). Motion carried. Gc ,��✓ �2 f 452 DEC. 203 1966, Cont. (2) First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to parking meter fines. Alderman Farr moves, Alderman Spencer seconds motion to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rusnak, Svob, Farr, Whitehead, Kroell, Yerbic, Spencer, and George. NAY: Aldermen Howard, Long, Ellis, and Danner. (8 AYES and 4 NAYS). Carried. Alderman Farr moves, Alderman: Yerbic seconds motion to place the Ordinance on its passage. Chief of Police Lindzey reported the public relations would far exceed the revenue by relieving violators from going to Lewistown to pay fines. Roll call vote on the passage of the Ordinance. AYE: Unanimous. This being Ordinince No. 195. Resolution designating time, places and judges for Primary and General Elections (Feb. 28 and Apr. 18, 1967) in the City of Canton. Alderman Long moves, Alderman Spencer seconds motion to adopt this Resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. This being Resolution No. 439. Easement for storm sewer with Stuart and Hazel Wheeler presented. Alderman George moves, Alderman Long seconds motion that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign this -easements on behalf of the City Council. Roll call vote.- AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Long requested that City Attorney McMunn explain the amended proposal of the Caldwell Engineering Firm for work on the Clarifier at the water works. Mr. McMunn stated that the original proposal was for $93,300.00 and that the amended form was on a cost plus labor rate -- if the cost of same was less than the original quotation, the difference would be devided between the City and the Caldwell Engin- eering Firm, but in no case would it exceed the $93000.00 - there might be some small amount of savings to the City. Alderman Long moves, Alderman Kroell seconds motion that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into this proposal with the Caldwell Engineering Firm. Roll call vote. AYEi Aldermen Rusnak, Svob, Farr, Whitehead, Long, Kroell, Yerbic, 'Spencer, and Danner. NAY: Aldermen Howard, Ellis, and George. (9 AYES and 3 NAYS). Motion carried. Mayor Woods announced that Jack Margrave, a member of the Citizens Advisory Council, was leaving Canton on Dec. 24 to work on Channel 3,TV, Champaign and recommended the appointment of Tan Jones to fill this vacancy. He also recommended Luther Beck to be appointed to the Police Pension Board, replacing M3.ltm615Br6b. Alderman Long moves, Alderman Whitehead seconds motion that these appointments be confirmed. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Dedication of a portion of East Chestnut Street between the existing corporate limits and County Highway No. 6. Alderman George moves, Alderman Long seconds motion for the Council's acceptance of this highwao. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Woods wished a Merry Christmas to the entire group and invited all to attend the annual Christmas party to be held in the City building at 3:30 P. M. on Dec. 230 Alderman Yerbic moves, Alderman Spencer seconds motion to adjourn. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:25 P. M. City Cle rk