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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-1971 Council Meeting Minutes April 13, 1971 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on April 13, 1971 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:32 P. M. Present for roll call: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. Absent: None. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Howard. Minutes of previous meeting. Motion by Alderman Kroell, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to dispense with reading of minut-:s, accept same and place on file and the motion carried by voice vote. Appointment, Alderman, Fifth Ward to complete the unexpired term of Lloyd A. Williams. Mayor Jennings made the appointment of Lawrence E. Cook to fill this vacancy. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Yerbic that this appointment be approved. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Kroell, '�'.dwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Lawrence E. Cook appeared before Nellie Crawford, City Clerk and was sworn in to the office of Alderman Fifth Ward for the unexpired term of Lloyd Williams. Mayor Jennings stated that Alderman Cook would work on the same committees that Lloyd TP illiams had been assigned. Bills for March: Motion by Alderman Edwards that all bills properly approved, be allowed for payment, seconded by Alderman Farr. Request by Alderman Hurst, to hold the policemen bills for the First Aid School attendance and Alderman Sepich requested the Homer Electric bill be held for insurance. Roll call vote. AY Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Cook, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Petitions: Request for Annexation of portion of the Harry and Helen Rohrer property at souk} edge of the City and also Petition forlflglr rezoning of same. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Long that same be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission for study and report to the Council. Voice vote. Carried. Petitions No. 200 and 201. Officers reports read. Alderman Farr moves, Alderman Svob seconds motion to accept same and place on file and the motion carried by voice vote. Standing committee reports. Garbage Disposal Committee. Alderman Hurst reports on meeting of that ccm- mittee regarding gas and oil bids and moves that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney enter into a contract A -reement with the Continental Oil Co. for gas and oil. Alderman Sepich seconds motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Cook, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Alderman Hurst reported that over $8,000.00 had been saved last year by taking bids for gas and oil. Garbage Disposal Committee. Alderman Hurst reported on the proposed garbage truck purchase and moves that the body portion be purchased from Key Equipment Co. and the tractor from H. E. Miller Autobody. This motion seconded by Alder- man George. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Cook, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAY: N one. Traffic Committee report: Alderman Sepich asked that the City Clerk read his report. 1. Parking spaces around Spoon River College; 2. Restriction of parking in residential areas to passenger cars and pick-up trucks not equipped with campers; 3. Ordinance to be drawn covering load limits and truck route; 4. Traffic pattern around the square; 5. Discontinue W. Chestnut St. parking lot, effective June 1, 1971; 6. Tickets to be issued to persons blocking side- walks by parked automobiles; 7. Yield signs t Holly St. and Second Ave. be re- placed with stop signs; 8.For further consideration: no parking on Dean and Baxter Ct. on west side of street from Ash to ;-;yrtle St., no parking on west side of Park Ct. from Walnut to Maple St., and a stop sign on southeast corner of Park Court at Walnut St., no parking on west side of Main St. from Maple south to Tamarack St;, no parking on south side of Hickory St. from Main St. west. Alderman Sepich moves and Alderman Hurst seconds motion that the Council instruct the City Clerk to notify Mr. John Wherly the city would discontinue use of the W. Chestnut St. parking lot, effective June 1, 1971. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Cook, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Motion by Alder- 289 April 13, 1971, Cont. (2) man Sepich, seconded by Alderman George that the City Attorney and Ordinance Committee draft an Ordinance concerning Item No. 2, load limit, and. replacing Yield right-of-way signs with stop signs on Holly Street. Voice vote carried. Negotiating Committee: Alderman Farr announced an informal meeting of that committee following the Council meeting. Lake Development Committee. Alderman Edwards stated that a letter had been sent Jan. 21, 1971 to the tenant in the house by the lake, asking him to va- cate that property within sixty days but he is still residing there. Alderman Edwards moves, Alderman Hurst seconds motion that the Council instruct the City Attorney to take steps to remove this resident from the lake property and the motion carrie-:, by voice vote. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Edwards and George that the chairman of the Lake Development be authorized to give any legal notices that are necessary. This motion carried by voice vote. Boat Dock. Alderman Edwards stated that since tie Board of Local Improvements had rejected the boat dock bids, that bids be readvertised and to be opened April 27, 1971, A. M. C.I.P.S.Co. retiring Superintendent, Ron Avery. Alderman Sepich moves that Mr. Avery be allowed to address the City Council. Alderman Hurst seconds this motion. Mr. Avery thanked the Mayor, City Council and all city employees for d" all the assistance given him during his stay in Canton. Mayor Jennings thanks Mr. livery for all the help he had given the City of Canton. U Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Farr to grant permission for Mrs. Ruth Davis to address the Council. Voice vote carried. Mrs. Davis thanked the Council for permission given the Fulton County Historical Society to use a portion of the old township buildinc; for a museum. She renorted that it would probably be on a temporary basis for use of collection of materials and an office for fund raising. She reported the society had three locations in the County under consideration and wanted to obtain a location where the society would be eligible for a Federal.grant. Alderman George moves, Alderman Kovache- vich seconds motion to refer this matter to the Building and Grounds and the Museum Committee and the motion carried by voice vote. Special committee reports. Alderman Hurst stated that the City owes a letter of thanks to all volunteer firemen in the community and that the Mayor, City Attorney and City Clerk send this letter of thanks. Aldermen Long a-�d Edwards also thanked the police and fire department. Alderman Edwards asked the City Attorney if he knew the legal status of the city sending fire trucks to other areas. Motion by Alderman Ed- wards, seconded by Alderman George that the Council send a fire truck anytime a fire chief from another vicinity called. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Alder- man Edwards, seconded by Alderman George to refer to the Fire Committee to check to see if a Resolution or Ordnance to send a fire truck to surrounding areas was in effect. Motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Edwards stressed the need for a "foamer" attachment and the city should check on same. A Mr. Williams, attending the Council meeting, thanked the fire and police department for the fine work done on the April 7, 1971 fire. Alderman Howard re-ported a meeting of the Christmas Lights committee, Wednesday, April 14, 1971, 6:30 P. M. Communications to Council. Thank you note for flowers at time of her ills from Mrs. Louis Sepich. "Earth Week"- April 19-23, the Phi Theta Kappa Fraternity asked for help in their paper and can drive to be held that week and invited anyone interested to attend a seminar on Dr. '�hrlichls book, "The Population Bomb" April 21 and an ecological symposium on April 22 (Dr. James 1velch on organic gardening and Dr. Andreas Paloumpis on pollution and the Illinois river) . Letter from Jack & Bill's Clothing Store requesting; permission to use their sidewalk on June 18, 1971 for an ice cream social for the benefit of the Y.M.C.A. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Kroell that the request be granted and the motion carried by voice vote. Letter from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Consulting Engineers thanking the City of Canton for the nice letter regarding their resident engineer, Jerry Williams. 290 April 13, 1971, Cont. (3) Request from the Y Teens to plant a tree in the City on Arbor Day, April 22 or some time during the National Y.W.C.A. Week. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Kovachevich to refer this matter to the Building and Grounds Committee to authorize the kind of tree and -place for planting -- the motion carried voice vote. Request from Chairman of St. Jude's to hold a tag day on April 30 and a St. Jude's Teen Age March Sunday May 2, 1971. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Edwards to grant this request. Voice vote carried. 'Division of Highways approving Resolution adopted on Dec. 22, 1970 for Motor Fuel Tax Funds for West Walnut Street improvement (61 CS) . Inquiry from Alderman Hurst if there .was any way of making a claim for damage to the City by gas and oil spills, etc. when gas tanks are being filled and the attendant is away from his cost doing other chores. Letter from Department of Aeronautics regarding a proposed Ordinance regula- ting the new Ingersoll Airport - also a notice of meeting to be held April 20, 10: :)0 A. M., Wallace Park. Motion by Alderman Rupe, seconded by Alderman Ed- wards requesting that the City Attorney and Alderman Hurst be allowed to attend this meeting. Voice vote carried. Division of Highways letter and joint Agreement to provide for construction and maintenance of a four lane improvement on Locust Street and Fifth Avenue. Mo- tion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Hurst that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Engineer take care of same. voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. No. 184, Letter from the Department of the Army regarding the proposed donation of six acres for the erection of a Government owned U. S. Fumy Reserve Center. Letter from the Secretary to Tom Railsback, member of Congre(at„ regarding the Army Re- serve Center and a letter from the Department of the Army stating that an in- spection of the proposed site may soon be made. Mayor Jennings asked the-City Clerk to open an envelope addressed to her that had been sealed and notarized on March 23, 1971. Envelope contained $402.14 of the $500.00 that had been given to the Mayor and Don Edwards for their ex- penses to Washington, D. C. in March; Mayor Jennings gave a report of this conference held in 1�dashington, D. C. -- one of the items he had been working on was the proposed Army Reserve Center mentioned above. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Edwards that the records show the City Clerk's re- ceipt of the unused portion of the money sent for the conference expenses. This motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Edwards reported on the discussion about revenue sharing and Mayor Jennings stated that it may be possible for all grants to come through the state and municipalities can use the money as needed. Old business. Second reading of an Ordinance prohibiting abandonment of vehicles. Motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to read the Ordinance by Title only and the motion carried by voice vote. Title read. A letter from City Attorney Ma]mgren to Alderman Edwards suggested the Health Officer send out notices first before legal steps are taken to enforce the proposed Ordinance. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Long to place the Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Cook, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. This being Ordinance No. 334. Radio bids: Motion by Alderman George to reject the bids received last month because the specifications were not in agreement to those authorized by the state in order to receive grant money. Alderman Hurst seconds this motion and it carried voice vote. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Kovachevich to advertise for bids, specifications for radio equipment in City Clerk's office, bids to be received by 1 :00 P. M., May 4. 1971 and the motion carried by voice vote. New business. Betterment Commission. Alderman Hurst recommends Mrs. Betty Lou Jenkins to represent the Third Ward and the Mayor recommended Don Cardosi from the Fourth 291 April 13, 1971, Cont. (4) Ward. Motion by Alderman- Hurst., seconded by Alderman Yerbic that the appointments be confirmed and the motion carried by voice vote. Planning & Zoning appointments. Mayor Jennings appointed George Slaughter to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Yerbic that the appointment be confirmed. Voice vote carried. Alderman Edwards reported that the Betterment Commission would be in charge of a "City Beautification" project and that Mr. Nelson from the Extension Service would present a program for the public. Bids - demolition of comfort station. Motion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alderman George to instruct the City Clerk to open the bids. Voice vote carried. Throe bids received: Wm. Nebergall $3450.00, Clarence Kinsel $2500.00, Kilroy Groff $2950.00. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Hurst to refer these bids to the Building and Grounds Committee and the motion carried by voice vote. E. Stanley Klyber asked the Council what recommendations the City had re- garding assistance with the funding of the old Caruso building to be used as a Youth Center so that the Association of Commerce and Industry may make application for a Federal- Grant for assistance on this project. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Spencer that the Council authorize ex- penditures up to $750.00 for a period of ninety days. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Spencer to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYF: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Cook, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: Alderman Kroell. (13 AYES and 1 NAY). Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Spencer to place the matter on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Cook, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Kovachevich. NAY: Alderman Kroell. (13 AYES and 1 NAY). Motion by Al- derman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Long to instruct the Mayor to enter into a lease-agreement with the parties involved. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, C*orge, Spencer, Yerbic, Cook, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Agreement No. 185. Alderman Spencer stated there would be a meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee and the Museum Committee, Thursday, April 15, 1971, 7:00 P. M. Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Spencer to adjourn. Voice vote, carried. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:37 P. M. City CLERK _ n � l 1 APPROVED` .�- MA R