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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-1972 Council Meeting Minutes Jan. 18, 1972, Cont. (2) Report of "Notice of advertising for bids" for the Spillway read. Environmental Protection Agencys regarding federal grant on project PL 660 WPC Ill-944 presented. Planning and Zoning Commission recommending the Fred and Verla Ott residence 1306 S. Ave. B be given a special use permit for operation of a beauty parlor. Petition presented with nine signatures stating there were no objectors to this use of the residence at 1306 S. Ave. B. '!Discussion. Alderman Sepich stated the request should be handled in the usual way and that a public hearing be held. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Peak to grant special use permit for a beauty parlor in the home. City Attorney Malmgren stated the Council should defer action on same until he can check on same and report to the Council. Alderman Peak withdrew his second of motion and Alderman Edwards, upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, withdrew his motion. More dis- cussion. Mr. and Mrs. Ott to be instructed in the procedure of application for public hearing. Petition No. 234. Fulton County Planning Commission to hold a meeting Jan. 20, 1972, 6:30 P.M. in the Canton City Building. Everyone urged to attend this meeting. Letter of annreciation for flowers sent at the time of Mr. Edward T. Malmgrents death. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Yerbic that the letter be accepted and placed on file and the motion carried by voice vote. V Notice from the Illinois Commerce Commission for time and dates of hearings set for the investigation of Cable 'Television and other forms of Broadband Cable Communications in the State of Illinois. City Attorney to study same. Alderman Sepich inquired about the sewer and water tap bills sent to property owners on I7,7est 71alnut Street for "stubbing" in on vacant lots he requested that a letter be sent to these property owners explaining the bills. Alderman Hurst moves and Alderman Sepich seconds motion that bi _ls be sent to property owners annually on delinquent sewer and water tap fees. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, and Peak. NAY: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, and Kovachevich. (5 AYES and 7 NAYS). Lotion lost. Old business. Ordinance regarding rezoning Big Creek Enterprises property. Alderman Hurst moves, Alderman Rupe seconds motion that the Ordinance be removed from the Agends until a report from the Big Creek Enterprises Engineer and our Con- sulting Engineer has been received. Voice vote carried. Alderman Edwards stated that the Water and Sewer Committee should take some action on a billing machine for the Water Department. Discussion. A recess was called by the Mayor at 7:29 P. H. for time for the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Committee to discuss the matter with the Council informally -- Council adjourns to the "Mayor's office. Mayor Jennings reconvened Council meeting at 7:58 P. M. Alderman Rupe moves that the Mayor be authorized to investigate Uw this type of equipment and what is necessary to repair�f the the repair of same is not feasible, depending upon the report of the serviceman, then he be given authorization to -rent a niece of equipment temporarily until which time the Committee will have the opportunity to review alternatives to solve the problem, Alderman ?,Tilcoxen seconds the motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilnoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rupe. NAY: None. New business. First reading of an Ordinance for annexation of the Joseph Venovich property. Discussion as to the type of use - whether trailer court or mobile home court. Attorney James Elson to check into same. Ordinance laid over. Appointment to Seenic Drive Committee made by I,4ayor Jennings; Mrs. Florence Campbell and Mr. Robert Dewey. Mayor Jennings stated that the City of Canton has been invited to participate in the Spoon River Scenic Drive. Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Cook that the City participate in the Scenic ;give celebration and the motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Al- derman Rupe, seconded by Alderman Hurst to confirm the appointments of Mrs. Campbell and Mr. Dewey. Alderman Hurst stated it would be nice to have the appointees appear in person before the Council so the Aldermen could meet them. Motion carried by voice vote. 36 Jan. 18, 1972 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Jan. 18, 1972 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:31 P. M. Present for roll call: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, and Kovachevich. Absents Aldermen Berry and Fulton. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Edwards. Minutes of previous meeting. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alderman Cook that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as presented and placed on file and motion carried voice vote. Standing Committee reports. Traffic Committee. Alderman Sepich announced a meeting of that committee Jan. 24, 1972, 6:30 P. M. Garbage Disposal Committee. Alderman Kovachevich reported on a meeting held Jan. 11, with two members absent, recommendations as follows: 1. That an amendment be made to the Garbage Ordinance that will cover emergency situa- tions when a truck breaks down, transfer of a permit when a person engaged in the business of hauling waste buys another truck to replace the one he has been using; a : 1.00 fee to be charged for the transfer of a permit; the Committee also recommends that cars pulling trailers to our landfill be assessed $1.00 per load since a number of these trailers haul as much wastes as a pickup truck. 2. Notice be placed in the Ledger that persons not en- gaged in the business of hauling wastes but depositing wastes at our land- fill must pay a usage fee to the City Clerk (trucks z ton and up). 3. Order 25 permit stickers. 4. Mr. Ralph Froehling, representing the I.H.C. and Mr. Leo Binder, Public Relations for I.H.C. attended the garbage committee meet- ing and were given an extension to Feb. 1, 1972. Lake 'Development Committee. Alderman Hurst reported on a meeting of that com- mittee regarding rules and regulations and stated that the fees to be charged for non-Fulton County residents; another telephone should be installed at the lake. Alderman Hurst moves that the Ordinance Committee be instructed to change Ordinance No. 56 and Ordinance No. 161 to incorporate the changes proposed by the Lake Development Committee. Alderman Edwards seconds this motion. Motion carried by voice vote. Special committee renorts. Alderman Farr reported on complaints received regarding traffic on the square and that the traffic pattern should be changed to tie in with the Main and Locust Street improvement. Fire Station Committee. Alderman Howard reported that it was not necessary for a trip to Naperville -- all information was received by letter. Alderman Kovachevich reported that he and the Mayor had attended a meeting in Lewistown regarding the operation of a landfill and an estimated cost would soon be available. Communications to Council. Illinois Municipal Problems' Commission meeting to be held at the Holiday Inn in Pekin, 10:00 A. M., Friday, Jan. 21, 1972. Mayor Jennings invited the Aldermen to attend with him. Congressional-City Conference, March 5-7, Washington, D. C., announcement read. Alderman Howard moves, Alderman Farr seconds motion that the Mayor make arrangements to attend, and be compensated for his loss of time - the motion to also include attendance of City Attorney or another Alderman. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Fdwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rupe. NAY: None. Letter from Atty. Glenn E. Benckendorf regarding the publication of notice of public hearing, check for payment of same attached, also Petition for Annexation and Hezoning of six acres immediately Northeast of Bradley Corners. (copy of same had been sent to P•1r. Donald Schmidt, Chm. of Planning and Zon- ing Commission). r 3 Jan. 18, 1972, `'ont. ($) Resolution for street lights. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman 1''arr, that, in the absence of the Lights Committee Chairman, the Resolution be held over until the next meeting. Voice vote carried. Landfill permit by John Juliusson. motion by Alderman Kovachevich, seconded by Alderman Yerbic that, after inspection and anproval by the Street Super- intendent, that authorization for the permit be given. Voice vote carried. Bids - Spillway, Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alderman Farr that the City Clerk be instructed to open the bids and the motion carried, voice vote. One bid received: Canton Concrete Products Co., Utl,920.501 cashier's check No. 15255 in the amount of 'I500.0 included. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman. Peak to -refer the bid and the matter of drilling and grouting (to be done by another firm) to the Water and Sewer Committee. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rune, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, S pich, Edwards, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. l -rater and Sewer Committee meeting set for Jan. 25, 19721 6:30 P. M. by Al- derman Rupe. afJ Lake Development Committee meeting set for Jan. 25, 1972, 0:30 P. M. by Al- derman Hurst. r� E E. Stanley Klyber, resigning Secretary of the Association of Commerce and Industry, thanked the Council for all the favors he had received in the past. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, seconded by Alderman Cook to adjourn. Voice vote carried. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:32 F'. M. 4Y - er 4 A__ROTIM s` r i