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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-1970 Council Meeting Minutes 192 Feb. 17, 1970 Canton City Council held a regular meeting Feb. 171 1970 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Jennin„s called the meeting; to order at 6:30 P. M- Present for roll call: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Farr, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Williams, Spencer, and- George. Absend and excused because of illness: Aldermen Svob, Sepich, Kroell, Yerbic and Preece. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Long. i"Tinutes of previous meeting: Motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman George to accept same and place on file. Carried by voice vote. Petition signed by fifteen property owners objecting to the proposed George 3ecker apartment buildings in south portion of city. One of the petitioners, Mrs. Donald Sanford, living across from this proposed site had permission to sneak to the Council. She inquired about number of dwellings for the amount of area involved, entrance and exit to same, garbage pickup, mail boxes, and parking of cars. Mr. Jud Heni.nger, promoter of the ;project stated he would com- ply with Zoning Ordinance. Alderman Edwards stated he was interested in this development for the souW end of the city and moves that the Petition be placed on file. Alderman Long seconds motion. Carried, voice vote. Petition No.178. Petition from Big Creek Enterprises, Inc. for rezoning Lots 99 and 106, Wright's Addition from R-4 to B-2 (general business) zoning. Alderman Hurst moves, Alder- man George seconds motion to refer this Petition to Planning and Zoning Commission. Voice vote carried. Petition No. 179. Standing Committee reports. Civil Defense Chairman, Alderman Howard introduced Civil Defense members to the Council and moves that a standing recognition be given. Alderman Hurst seconds motion; all members of Council, including the Mayor standing. Renresentative from Orkin Exterminating Service was introducted to the Council. He stated that four city blocks around the business district could be treated for killing of pigeons -- Z90.00 for the first treatment and ?45.00 per month thereafter - on a one-year contract basis; company carries $3,000,000.00 ins. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Williams- to refer this matter to the proper committee to meet with Assoc. of Commerce and industry and report to the Council. Mayor Jennings stated the committee should be the Building and Grounds Committee. Motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Hurst reported an estimate cost as prepared by City Engineer for corner of Ave. D and W. :Maple St. - approximate cost $800.00. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Williams that the Street Dept. be instructed to start this work. Roll call vote. A� ,a: Aldermen George, Spencer, Williams, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Farr, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Police and Legal Com. Alderman George reported two patrolmen were to enter train- school for patrolmen. Communications to Council. Motor Fuel Tax Funds: Letter from Div. of Highways stating the thirty million dollars borrowed from MFT f,,md in Dec. 1968 had been renaid and each city would receive allotments directly. "lotion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman George to place the letter on file and the motion carried, voice vote. Sanitary Water Board. Anderson Dl. Pumping Station - permit to install. and. oper- ate alteration and Lmnrovements to same. T.,lotion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Spencer to refer this matter to Sewer and Water Committee. Voice vote, carried. (Permit 1970-lB-72). Sanitary Water Board. Anderson P1. permit 1970-18-72 renovation requested as a condition of permit ;do. 1968-HB-26h. (Oat =t. housing project) . Motion by Alder- man Hurst, seconded by Alderman Long to file this letter. Voice vote. carried. Alderman Rune reported he will call Springfield office. re. sewerage problems. Div. of Highways - offering to hold a public hearing on Main ?'c Locust _St. improve- ment project. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by .Alderman Hurst to glace the letter on file and the motion carried by voice vote. Div. of Highways - P-lain Locust Sts. - supy)lemental. agreement. Motion by Alder- man Long, seconded by Alderman Hurst that the Mayor be authorized to enter into this Agreement with the advice of the City Attorney. Discussion regarding traffic survey report. Voice vote on motion, carried by voice vote. Feb. 17, 1970, Cont. (2) Ill. Municipal League announcement of an all-day presentation on matters per- taining to local E_overnment - Pere Marquette hotel, Peroia Feb. 28. Aldermen urged to attent. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman w?dwards to file this communication and the motion carried. Planning and Zoning recommendation approving rezoning of property owned by George Becker for purpose of apartment building, the letter stating there were no object- ors appearing at the public hearing. Motion by Alderman Hurst and seconded by Alderman Williams that an Ordinance be drafted for this rezoning - but a study made before granting permission for sanitary sewer extension to the property. Lotion carried, voice vote. Resignation, Arthur H. Wilkinson, city pound master. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Rupe to accept same and the motion carried by voice vote. F'resignation, Donald P. Schmidt from Ilanning and Zoning; Commission. lotion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Rune to accept the resignation and a letter of thanks for all the work he has done be sent to Mr. Schmidt. lotion carried. Resignation, Alderman A. Pryce Preece, effective at end of Feb. 17, 1970 meeting. ,'lotion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Long; to accept this resignation and Alderman Howard requested that a Resolution be drafted to show the Councils appreciation of his services. Voice vote on the motion carried. Alderman Howard excused from the Council Chamber� r at 7;20 P. M. d'+ Thank you note from Carl N. Hill for flowers received while he was ill. TP&W RR--reply to City Attorneys request for repair of railroad crossings, stating same would be done and also, the car situation would soon be worked out. Old business. New business. Resolution for street light on E. Oak St. near Oak Lawn apartments. :Motion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alderman Edwards to adopt this -.esolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rune, Farr, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Williams, Spencer, and George. NAY: None. Resolution No. 517. Ordinance- Fees from Lake Canton boat licenses, lot rental fees, swimming fees, and concession fe. s to be kept in separate Lake Development Committee Fund. Alderman Edwards moves, Alderman Long seconds motion to suspend rules. After discussion, Alderman Long withdrew his second and Alderman ,dwards withdrew his motion. Ordinance to lay over. Ordinance - Traffic violations - first reading. Same to lay over. Ordinance - Parking violations - first reading. Same to lay over. Ord i_nance - Stop s'!.gn Sycamore Tr. and First Ave. - first reading. Same to lay, over. Ordinance - Stop sign Sixth Ave. and Ash 6t. - first reading - same to lay over. ?eport on meeting held in Springfield by Sanitary dater Board Feb. 17, 1970: Alderman Hurst reported the City.- cannot hook n any new subdivisions for sani- tary sewer because the present sewer plant is inadequate aad must be updated. Police and _regal - Alderman 1-borge stated that 2Ir. Benedict, representing the proposed union will meet with the Police and Legal Committee, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1970, 7:30 '='. °l. to discuss the proposals offered. Alderman 7dwards stated that it might be well to hold up bu lding permits tem- "' norarily. Alderman Hurst suggested that the 'later and Sewer Committee send a letter -to the Dept. of Waterways regarding the amount of actual flow of water in this region. Motion by Alderman Ceorge, seconded by AldermanCdwards to adjourn. Voice vote. Carried. Canton C'_ty Council adjourns at 7:4 P. M. e, Y ity Clerk APPROVED- ®' Mayor./ `_ `�