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Home My WebLink About05-05-1970 Council Meeting Minutes Ot May 5, 1970 Canton City Council- held a regular meeting on 14ay 5, 1970 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:33 P. M. Present for roll call: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, -Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, CTeorge, and Kovachevich. Absent: None. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Long. Minutes of previous meeting. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Kroell to accept minutes as presented and place on file. Voice vote carried. Bills for April. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Svob to allow payment on all bills properly approved by the committees and department heads, be allowed for payment. Alderman George requested that the Macomb Communications invoice be held up for further study. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovache- vich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Monthly reports of all officers presented to Council. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Farr to accept same as presented. Voice vote carried. Annual reports of all officers presented to Council. Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Edwards that the reports be accepted as presented. This motion carried by voice vote. Standing Committee Reports. Special Committee Reports. Communications to Council. Suggestion from the Retail Trades Committee that each end of the Jones Park islands be closed off on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday after the completion of the Main and Locust Street parking lot was presented. Alderman Sepich moves, Alderman Svob seconds motion to refer this matter to the Traffic Committee and the motion carried by voice vote. Recommendation to invite the Ministerial Association to participate in the signs of organizations, etc. for the 'Main and Locust Street building. Motion by Alder- man Williams, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to refer this to the Traffic Committee and carried by voice vote. Division of Highways approval of Resolution for iLotor Fuel Tax Funds for street improvement 45 CS (E. Chestnut, Elm, North Eighth and South Seventh Avenue) in the amount of %30,000.00 read. Motion by Alderman Sepich to accept same and place on file. Alderman Long seconds the motion. Voice vote carried. Division of Highways approval of Resolution for Motor Fuel Tax Funds for street improvement 46 CS (W. Vine Street) in the amount of #26,000.00 presented to Council. Alderman Sepich moves, Alderman Long seconds motion to accept same and place on file. Motion carried by voice vote. Spillway, Lake Canton. Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc., Consulting r'ngineers suggest that if improvements are to be made on same, it would be well to set up a study of the feasibilit-,- of raising the spillway. Alderman Kupe stated that the committee would meet with the Engineers on May 12, 1970. Old business. Alderman Sepich asked the status of 'Jest i�dalnut Street Improvement project. City Attorney Malmgrem stated that no bids had been received after two listings for opening of bids, Mayor Jennings re-)orted the engineers may have to redesign the style of bridge construction -- he was awaiting a report from the engineers. Alderman Edwards reported that a radar count should be set up every night until the speeding on city streets has been stopped, and requested that the Chief of Police see that same was carried out. Alderman Kovachevich reported some children on bicycles are very careless about riding in the streets and should be warned. Mayor Jennings commended the Betterment Committee for their efforts to hold "clean- up" week -- seventy four loads of rubbish was hauled away in five days. 20 May 5, 1970, Gont. (2) Main and Locust Street improvement. Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Long that the Council vote to endorse widening this area and that Alderman Edwards be authorized to represent the City Council. Voice vote, carried. Ordinance, second reading -- Annexation - Wilson and Bradley properties, East Chestnut Street. Letter from the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending the annexation of these properties. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Hurst to place the Ordinance on its passage. Ro11 call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Will- iams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Ordinance No. 304. Ordinance, Electrical Code. Motion by Alderman Kroell, seconded by Alderman Yerbic that the Ordinance be read by Title only and that Section 2 be eliminated from the Ordinance. Title read, Roli'cdll vote' on_,the.motion. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Will Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY:0�1 0ll call vote to suspend the rules: AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerc, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Motion by Al- derman 10ng',: to place the Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Al- dermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Ordinance No. 305. Ordinance - Street Improvements portions of Sycamore Street, Tenth Avenue, Olive Street, North Sixth Avenue and I�yrtle Street - 70 A. Alderman George U moves to accept the recommendation of the Street and Alley Ca mittee for this U improvement to have the Ordinance read by Title only and then suspend the rules. Alderman Kovachevich seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yer- bic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Kovachevich to place the Ordinance on its passage. Roll Call Vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. This being Or dinance No. 306. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman George to acknowledge the presence of members of the Political Science class from the Spoon River College. Voice vote carried. Members introduced themselves. Mayor Jennings invited the class to attend more Council meetings. Ordinance, Garbat--e Disposal Department - salary adjustment to meet the salaries of the street department employees - first reading. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Edwards to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE:,: Alder- men Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAB,': None. Motion by Alderman Ed- wards, seconded by Alderman Hurst to place the Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. This being Ordinance No. 307, Resolution - City Council recognizing the Police Department Local 463 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Motion by Alder- man George, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to adopt this Resolution. Discussion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Svob, Farr, Long, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAY: Aldermen Rupe, Sepich, Hurst, Edwards, and Kroell. (9 AYES and 5 NAYS) . Motion Carried. Resolution No. 533. New business. Bond, Wolverine Insurance Co., $1,000.00 for Rosemary Jennings, Traffic Clerk. Bond had not been signed or approved by the Finance Committee. Same to lay over. Mayor Jennings reported it was time to apply blacktop and base to the Main and Locust Street parking lot. Alderman Farr moves, Alderman Svob seconds motion that the City advertise for bids for base and blacktop -- to be accepted until 5:00 P. M. May 19, 1970 and opened at the Council meeting on that date. Voice vote carried. Motion_ by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Howard to black- top the sidewalk area also and have lines painted for separation of sidewalk from the parking lot. Voice vote, carried. Parking lot - meters or gate on this lot. The matter to be referred to the Traffic Committee and members of the Retail Sales Committee for study. Alderman Williams reported the committee was considering a type of gate instead of meters. (Electrical Code Ordinance). i.�o�,an Alderma oell seconded b Alderman Yerbic, o suspense rules. y i'�*(Electrical Code Ordinance) Motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Yerbic. 21. 0 May 5, 1970, "ont. (3) Change Order No. 1, Anderson Place Sewage Lift Station - installing Aurora Pump Co. Model 613 Sphere-Flo pumps -- additional cost $250.00. Alder- man Rupe reported a refund to be made on this project of $,400-00 on the Crane valve and moves to accept contract with the firm. Alderman Sepich seconds motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Alderman Williams reported that terrace was torn up on West Maple Street from Main to Avenue B (because of sewer project) and moves to refer to the traffic committee the extension of this street in order to allow for more parking. Alderman Senich seconds this motion. voice vote carried. Inquiry by Alderman Williams how to contact the Fulton County Dog Catcher. He was told that the Police Department took care of all calls. Alderman Edwards recommended that signs be posted showing the location of the pound. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Hurst that the Street and Alley Committee check and report back to the Council on the C.I.P.S.Co. cut- off located on 14anle Street, just off 6econd Avenue. Carried by voice vote. Mayor Jennings appointed a committee on Elections for the Police Department; Aldermen Farr, Svob, Yerbic, and George. Alderman Seich moves, Alderman Edwards seconds motion to confirm the appointments. oice vote carried. Meeting of the Fire Gommittee to be held immediately after the Council meet- ing announced by Alderman Svob. Mayor Jennings stated it had been an honor and pleasure to serve with members of the Council, thanked the Department heads, all the different outside com- mittees, newspapers, radio, Carl Hill and Nellie Crawford for the fine cooper- ation and help given. ila�yor JenninE s stated that projects under way or to be considered: west 'v:'al- mat Street paving, Blacktop in the northeast section of the city; extension of Forth Fourth Avenue; Lake Canton road, camping area and the stocking of fish in Lake Canton. Anpointments for Council Committees: FINANCE: Edwards, Chm. : Howard, George, Spencer, Farr, Hurst, Long, Rupe, Sepich, Williams. POLICE Ar'D LEGA2: George, Chm.; Farr, Williams, Sepich, Svob, Yerbic, Knoell, Ho;�ard, Kovachevich, Hurst. WATER & SEWER: Rupe, Chm.; Long, Kroell, Howard, Yerbic, Senich, Kovachevich, Hurst, George, Edwards. STRE' T & ALLEY: Howard, Chm., Hurst, Farr, Sepich, Svob. PRINT7^ G: Williams, Chm., Edwards, Rune. 0RDINA'`•10E: Kroell, Chm., Yerbic, George. BIJ LD'r,,1G : . GRO? 1DS: Spencer, Chm., Farr, Yerbic, George, Hurst, Rupe. LICE';iSES: Farr, Chm., Kroell, Svob, Yerbic. GARBAGE: Hurst, Chm., Howard, George, Williams, Yerbic, Senich, Kovachevich. LIGHTS: Kovachevich, Chm., Svob, Senich, Farr, Spencer. CLAIMS: Yerbic, Chm., Kroell, Williams, Farr. TRAFFIC: Sepich, Chm., Howard, George, Hurst, Kovachevich, Svob, Farr, Yerbic. 7137TSTR,IES; Howard, Chm., Edwards, Farr, Hurst, Svob, Williams, Senich, Kovachevich, Long, Ceorge, Kroell, Yerbic, Rupe, Spencer. CIVI?. DEFE',ISE: Long, Chm., Spencer, Svob, Kroell, Williams. CA'ITO'd PRO140T1A:", : Kroell, Chm., Yerbic, Williams. FIRE STATT01'. Svob, Ghm., Yerbic, Farr, Howard, Kroell, George, Hurst, Spencer. DU!.1XT9,,1N DEVELOPM,NT: Kroell, Chm., Edwards, Rupe, Hurst, Senich, Yerbic, Farr, Howard, Kovachevich. LAKE DEVELOPT•771T: Edwards, Chm., Rupe, Howard, George, Hurst. DRAG STRIP CO 12.SITTEE: Hurst, Chm., Edwards, Howard, Svob, Yerbic, Kovachevich. EASET) NT: Sepich, Chm., George, Spencer, Ru-e, Kroell, Kovachevich. ELECTION COTTIMITT'-7,: Farr, Chm., Svob, Yerbic, George. 211 May 5, 1970, ont. (4) Personnel Appointments; CITY PERSONNEL: City Attorney: William H. Malmgren City Engineer Howard T. Gibbons Secretary to Mayor Betty Tandy Deputy City Clerk Esther Fairburn Bldg. & Grounds Custodian Frank Krulac Comfort Station Attendant Ann Moore Zoning Officer Ray Hartle POLICE DEPARTt,!SNT: Police Chief James Elam Police Officers Paul Nebergall Raymond Widger Ronald Pavley James Grove Sherwood Gilpin Francis Crosier Sherwin Gilpin William Bourke Kenneth Kinston David Gilpin Dearl Rose Radio Operator Claude Grose Ira Johns James %lichael Elam 11� Delbert Brush (Part time) File Clerk Hazel Toncray Extra File Clerk Rosemary Jennings V V Parking Meter Attendant Howard Williams Meter Maid Janevera McNett Auxiliary Police SCHOOL PATROL Rodney Hamilton George Tolilliam Postin John II. Anderson Raymond E. Wefenstette Mrs. Audrey Hurst Walter E. Jenkins Winey Canevit Samuel Reed Earl H. Harding Ralph Arnett William H. Woody Donald Sliffy Gerald Emert CIVTL DEFENSE CO-ORDTNATOR: Carl 7aborac, Jr. FIRE DEPARTT•fENT; ire Chief James ,Moods ASST. CHIEFS Eugene Lawver James Grier FIREMEN: Harold �`arrison Robert r'eR.enzy John Morgan Gordon Weaver James Smith George :Meacham Terry Colvin Ronald Paul Graves Rodney Hamilton CEi ETERY SUPT. : Forrest Kaufman UTARDIAN, LAh'E CA`FTON:Delbert Freeman CARETAKER, LAKE CANTON: Morris L. Ford STREET & ALLEY - Street ups; Eldon 1117ers Dean 'laddell James Hankins Wesley Martin Elmer Price Earl Pilgrim, Jr. Lawrence Huggins f Richard Smith GARBAGE DEPT. : Russell Thrasher Walter Thomas Whitney Delbert F. ?dells Donald L. Sliffy John Edson LAND FILL OPERATOR Lester Pollitt WATER DEPT. : up ., ^tea -er`I.'reatment 'lant: Orval Kuhn Willis Walraven Charles Owings Mervin Dale Woods Everett Kirkpatrick Raymond McKinney PLUI4BI dG INSPECTOR Harold E. wihite MET7R READERS: Eugene Jenkins Floyd Burns CASHIER, WATER DEPT. : Catherine Emans ASST. CASHIER: Lucille A. Gumbel Other Personnel, Water Dent. : Albert Rosich Newland 7a rski WASTE WATER TR,KAT1,V 'JT `'LANT SUPT. Chester A. Miller Other Personnel Leroy Jones Kenneth Peak 212 May 5, 1970, `'ont. (5) COMIt4TTTEES AND BOARDS CTTT Zr,'w"S ADVTS`�RY C0114IT i 77,, Same for 1 year LIBRARY BOARD W. P. Ingersoll 3 years 1973 John Winsor 3 years 1973 Freeman Swearingen 3 Yr.1973 Donald Edwards 1 year 1971 CEMETERY BOARD Lawrence Shepley 5 yrs. 1975 Harold Wilson 5 years 1975 POLICE PENST OAS BOARD Luther Beck 1 year 1971 Paul Nebergall 1 year 1971 Raymond ,didger 1 year 1971 BOARD OF APPEALS Edward Greenfield 5 yrs.1975 BOARD OF HEALTH Carl R. Barthelemy ea• 1971 Claude Seaton Sherwood Gilpin 1 year 1971 PLANNT7?C= & ZDi7iG: Leslie Carl 1972 Monty Rupe 1 year 1971 Paul Hurst 1 year 1971 Lloyd Williams 1 year 1971 Chas. E. Wright (Park Board) CANTO''d BETTER7�TE'N?T COM: Same f or 1 year CA'1ST0''d COT,2MTITY WORKSTJOP BOARD: Same for 1 year FIRE eq,� POLICE COY11ISSION William Long, Sr. 3 years, 1973 HUMAN RELATIONS CO 'I: Same for 1 year CANTOPS YOUTH COM. : Same for 1 year CANTON LTQT.'OR C9_'1. : Same for 1 year FULTON COUNTY TRAFFTC SAFETY CO'"JCTL: Verla H. Farr, 1 year, 1971 ',lotion by Alderman Hurst to accept all appointments, seconded by Alderman Yerbic. Alderman Williams stated that he approved all appointments with exception of those persons under Civil Service and moves that those per- sons under Civil Service be apnoindthedirectly of appointments Police wasC� mission and their names removed from told that the list of those under Civil Service was really courtesy ap- pointments. There was no second to the motion. Roll call vote on the motion to accept the appointments as presented by the Mayor. AYE: Alder- men Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAY. Alderman Williams. (13 AY' S and 1 NAY) . Motion carried. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to adjourn. Voice vote, carried. Canton City Council adjourns at 7:40 P. M. APPROV7?,D: / May or /' ��