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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-1971 Council Meeting Minutes ­_ NONNOWN 293 April 27, 1971 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on April 27, 1971 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 600 P.M. Present for roll call: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Cook, Yerbic, Spencer, George and Kovachevich. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Klderman Edwards. Minutes of previous meeting: Motion by Alderman Kroell, seconded by Alderman Yerbic that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted and placed on file and the motion carried by voice vote. Standing Committee Reports. Fire Station: Alderman Svob reported on a meeting of the committee who recommended the purchase of eductors and fifty-five gallons of material to make foam, answer other fire calls in the area when requested, and, instead of a dinner for the volunteer firemen who assisted recently, to purchase a hose washer to be used by all fire departments. Garbage Disposal Committee. Alderman Hurst reported a landfill count in one five-day period -- over 450 trucks (not including automobiles) used the land fill. He moves and Alderman Edwards seconds motion that Mrs. Lester Pollitt, who did this checking, be compensated at the rate of the lowest paid -on the garbage department. Roll call vote: }�. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Cook, Kroell, Edwards, Long, M Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Airport Hearing: Alderman Hurst reported on the hearing held on April 20, 1971 -- the east-west runway, as proposed, would be directly over the north part of the City and if the residents wished, a letter could be written to call for another public hearin&est zthe aro�ofscouth runway would be O.K.; buildings can be up to 142 feet high. Motion by Alderman urst tKat the Attorney be directed to send letter to the State Aeronautical Board reflecting the wishes of the council that the instrument approaches considered for the east-west runway of the Ingersoll Airport -- we be advised and a public hearing be held. Alderman Long seconds this motion and it carried by voice vote. Street & Alley Committee: Alderman Howard reports that removal of some trees will be done, alleys will be graded level and scme -cindered bat no oil and chips. If the property owner wishes oil and chips, same will be done at the property owner's expense. Oiling and chipping of streets, the Street Superintendent to advise the committee. Equipment of street department -- need a new grader and repairs on the endloader. Traffic: Alderman Sepich reported on the proposed parking, - traffic and load limit ordinance. Boat Lock: Alderman Edwards reported that the Board of Local Improvements met on April 27, 1971 in the A.M. and opened bids -- one received Canton Concrete Products co., $76,9448.86 (which did not include the comfort station). Alderman Edwards reported that the representative from the Conservation Department stated that the bid was too high for the engineer's estimate, but since this was the second bidding, perhaps it might be well to go ahead and let the bid to the Canton Concrete Products and the city install a temporary comfort station -- in the hope's that in the near future, Marine Motor Fuel Tax runds might again be available and then a modern comfort station could be built. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Rupe to accept the Canton concrete rroducts Co. bid for $76,448.86 (using Marine M.F.T. funds), and that the Mayor and city Clerk enter into this contract. 'Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Cook, Yerbic, Spencer, George and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Mayor Jennings reported that notice of the Plain and Locust Street improvement will be listed in the May state bulletin and perhaps the letting will be in June. Special committee reports. Communications to Council. Resignation of Ron Reith from the Canton Planning and Zoning commission. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Farr to accept this resignation. Voice vote carried. Thank you note from Mayor Jennings for flowers sent to him while he was in the hospital. Thank you note from '`'rs. Lloyd Williams for flowers sent to her while in the hospital. April. 273 1971, Cont. (2) Array Reserve - Letter confirming receipt of offer for a site for the proposed Army Reserve Center -- from Col. Robert L. Moore. Army Reserve - Letter from Adlai E. Stevenson regard _ng assistance of the proposed Army Reserve Center. Spoon River gee nic Drive Associates - Request for dates for a calender of events to be published in their "Official Guide". This letter referred to the ACI. Association of Commerce and Industry -- request for "Flea Circus'' May 22, (rain date June 5) and to hold Western Bar B-Que Days, June 11 and 12 and also requesting use of the new parking lot for use of carnival during the Western Days. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Edwards to grant this permission and the motion carried by voice vote. Illinois Commerce Commission reporting a hearing in Springfield on June 10 for the proposed increase in rates for certain categories of Public Message Service for the Western Union Telegraph Co. Old business, inquiry from Alderman Sepich when W. Walnut .Street paving would begin -- so far the work has been held up by the Telephone Co. and C.I.P.S. Co. New business. Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, expense record for the sewer work being done in the City. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alderman George to refer this expense to the Water and Sewer, Finance, and City `treasurer for study. Motion carried by voice vote. - Resolution: Transfer of Funds: $286.85 from Bonds and Interest Account to the Civil Defense Fund; $1,500.00 from the General fund to the Civil Defense Fund; $60,000.00 from the General fund to the Fire Protection Fund; $145,000.00 from the General F-,;nd to the Road and Bridge Fund. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Spencer to adopt this Resolution. Roll Call Vote, AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Spencer, Yerbic, G o*, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, xupe, aad Howard. NAY: None. I,,s-S-y Division of Highways, Agreement for 1971-72 street maintenance, Routes 9 and 78. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Hurst that the Mayor and City Clerk enter into this Agreement ($11391.14 for the year). Roll call vote. AYE. Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Cook, Yerbic, Spencer, George and Kovachevich. NAY: None. 4t7-, 3;�j' Canvass of votes of the General Election, April 202 1971. Mayor Jennings appointed Aldermen George, Spencer, and Kroell to canvass the votes and declared a recess at 7:15 P. M. Votes canvassed and found to be in orders Everett E. Howard 48 Alderman, First Ward, Citizens Party Ronald A. Wilcoxen 67 it 2nd it Louis M. Sepich 73 " 3rd it Leo Berry 167 " 4th It n u Dale B. Peak 44 " 5th John Yerbic 36 " 6th Victor A. Kovachevich,Sr. 101 (4 yr. term)" 7th Richard M. Fulton 94 (2 yr.term) It 7th Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M. Committee reported election returns were in good order. Alderman George moves, Alderman Spencer seconds motion that the Election returns be accepted and placed on file. Motion carried by voice vote. Bids - Electrical panel, Water Works. Motion by Alderman Hurst that the bids be opened, seconded by Alderman Rupe. Motion carried by voice vote. Bids opened: Burris Tri-Counter Electric Co., $13,964.00; Homer Electric, $14,500.00; L. Eiter Electric Co. $13,744.00; Zaborac Electric., Inc., $13,980.00; Foster-Jacobs, Inc., $10,734.00. Motion by Alderman xupe, seconded by Alderman Edwards to refer the bids to Water and Sewer Committee and the Crawford, Murphy and Tilly Engineering Firm for study and the motion carried by voice vote. Building permits. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Hurst that Estimated cost under $1000.00 there be no fee and over $100,000.00 the fee would be $75.00 plus $1.00 for each additional $1,000.00. Alderman Lang seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, George, Yerbic, Cook, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hur"st, Sepich and Rupe. NAY: Aldermen Spencer, Farr, Svob, and Howard. (10 AYES and 4 NAYS). Carried. 295 April 27, 1971, Cont. (3) Payroll Ordinance. Alderman Edwards stated that there had not been enough work with the Negotiating Committee -- he moves that the Ordinance be removed from the Agenda. Alderman George seconds this motion and it carried by voice vote. Appointment: Mayor Jennings made the appointment of Donald Schmidt to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Alderman Sepich moves, Alderman Hurst seconds motion to approve this appointment and the motion carried voice vote. Auditor. Motion by Alderman Hurst that George Hocker be employed as auditor. Discussion. Alderman Hurst withdrew his motion. Alderman Sepich moves to advertise for bids for an auditor -- he then moves to refer this to the Finance Committee. This motion seconded by Alderman Svob and the motion carried, voice vote. Comfort Station bids. Alderman Spencer moves to accept the low bid of Clarence Kinsel ($2500.00) for demolition of the old comfort station and that the City Attorney and Mayor draw up a contract with Mr. Kinsel - allowing for salvage conditions. Alderman George seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe,, 8uob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Cook, Yerbic, Spencer, George and Kovachevich. NAY: None. This will be Agreement No. Lime hauling to Water plant. Motion by Alderman Rupe, seconded by Alderman Sepich to advertise for bids for hauling of lime to the Water Department. Motion carried by voice. vote. d; Alderman Sepich reported a health and safety hazard at 747 West Maple Street, L=, Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Hurst that the City Attorney and UHealth Officer eliminate this hazard. Motion carried verbally. Alderman Edwards reported on calls he had received regarding a mobile home in his ward -- same has met all zoning requirements and there was no one present in the Council room to complain. Water and Sewer Committee meeting immediately following the Council meetin-; announced by Alderman hupe. Boy Scout Troop No, 10. Mayor Jennings introduced Dennis Chenoweth and Steve Haffner. Dennis, speaking for the troop, requested permission to pick up trash from the south end of Big Creek Park to Locust Street -- requesting the use of city truck if necessary for large items to be cleaned from Big Creek, Alderman Farr moves, Alderman Long seconds motion to authorize the Boy Scouts to proceed with their clean-up of Big Creek and the motion carried, voice vote. Mr. Myers., Street Superintendent to make arrangements for use of Civil Defense equipment for assistance. Alderman Edwards reported that Mrs. Polly Matthews had asked permission to clean up around Lake Canton -- a girls' club working on this project. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Kovaehevich to adjourn and the motion carried voice vote. Canton City council adjourns at 8:13 P. M. City CY6rk APPROVED:( y { yor - ���