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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-1972 Council Meeting Minutes 6 Feb. 1, 1972 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Feb. 1, 1972 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M. Present for roll call: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sep- ich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, Fulton, and Kovachevich. Absent: None. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Howard. ,inutes of previous meeting. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alder- man Cook that the minutes be accepted as presented and placed on file, and motion carried voice vote. Bills for January. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Sepich that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Ed- wards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rune, NAY: None. Officers reports for January. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alder- man Peak that the reports be accepted and placed on file and voice vote carried. Standing Committee reports. Negotiating Committee - report of Alderman Farr that the Committee will meet Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1972 with the Police and Fire Department personnel. Lake Development Committee -- Alderman Hurst requested that the City em- ployees help slope the beach and sand same before the spring rains begin, also the City should consider building shower and rest rooms at the area. Alderman Hurst moves that the Council authorize the City Attorney to start whatever procedures are necessary against Clyde Barker to make roadways across the leased property. Alderman Cook seconds motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, Fulton, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Canton Lake leased lots -- Alderman Hurst stated the Committee was try- ing to take all steps possible to protect the lake, therefore, they were moving; slowly in order to protect the watershed. ..'ater and Sewer. Alderman Rune stated that Committee met on Jan. 25 and recommended accenting the bid of Canton Concrete -Products. Alderman Rupe moves that the Canton Concrete Products Co. be awarded the bid and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract, Alderman Peak seconds the motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, !>,Iilcoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rupe. NAY: -done. Alderman Rune stated that a request for variance for extension of time had been filed with the Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 27, 1972. Traffic. Alderman Sepich reported on a meeting of the Committee: 1. Traffic pattern for the square - no chan,.e a-'., present time; 2. considered proposal to remove parking on south side of Limn St. from 5th to 6th Ave; 3. truck troute to follow state routes through Canto-, (those entering on West Hickory Street to proceed to Main St. and then south to Linn 5t. and continue on to state route; 4. "'arkinF; lot on First Ave. - 40 parking stalls to be metered, either 4 or 6 hours (committee recommended purchase of fifty parking meters) ; 5. Chief of Police to make further recommendations for -removal of traffic on un- i.mnroved streets. Alderman Sepich moves, Alderman terry seconds motion that the Ordinance Committee and City Attorney draft an Ordinance for the truck route and no parking on south side of Linn St. from 5th to 6th Ave. Motion carried by voice vote. Parking meters. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Peak that the City Clerk and Chief of -Police be authorized to advertise for bids for fifty or more narking meters. Roll call vote. APE: Aldermen Rune, Howard, Farr, ?°�ilcoxen, Hurst, Sr,pich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, Fulton, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Alderman Farr stated that although his suF,-estion for traffic pattern on the square was defeated, he felt it should be tried. Feb. 1, 1972, Cont. (2) Dog catcher. Alderman Hurst inquired what :jas being done about dogs in the City. Alderman 3erry reported dogs runnin ; loose in the south and west part of the City. The Agreement with the County calls for a full-time dog- catcher in the City. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to hold up the payment of the bill from Fulton County until a meeting has been held with the Rabies Control Commission. Roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men Kovachevich, Fulton, Yerbic,, Spencer, Cook, teak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, hTilcoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rupe. NAY: Mone. Mayor Jennings appointed a committee to meet with the Rabies Control Commission: Aldermen Spencer, Yer- bic, Fulton, Cook, Peak, and Berry. Alderman Hurst thanked the Mayor for his stand taken on the Environmental Pro- tection Act and stated it is up to the elected officials in the community to up- hold him. The Mayor said he had received a report that everyone should appear before the House of Representatives when same is in session and it is time for the voting. He also stated that he had a report on the hearings held L-i Mattoon and Lincoln. Creve Coeur Council - 'ia;rle Scouts introduced at the Council meeting: John C. Rose, Charles F. Flinspach, Maurice Freiley, Steven A. Henderson, Randal L. - Hoepker, Garry L. Kay, Greg L. `itchen, David A. '_'.e nertsen, Ronald A. Reinholtz, Harold H. Rose, Richard S. Sipes, Daniel A. Tay or and Tomas 1. Yerbic. The d, Scout Plasters were also introduced: Vern Sines, ilaurice rreile;r, John Yer- :z., bic, and Darrell Parsons. The Playor commended these sagl..e Scouts for their achievement. Communications to Council . Request to hold a "Loyalty Darr Parade" on Anril 3i), 1972 - V. F. W. Post and Auxiliary 1981 . Motion by Alderman Hurst to grant permission for this parade and recommended making; arranz;e:nents with Chief of Police for the parade route. Alderman Wilcoxen seconds this motion and it carried by voice vote. Thank you note for flowers sent to :"Irs. Helen l'ea!l while a patient in the hospita_L. Invitation to attend the wedding of Debra Lynn Mueller and Cary Hill on Feb. 19, 6:00 P. M. in the Methodist Church in Lewistown - invitation to all City Officials and employ*ees. Environmental Protection Act. - rega-rdin:7; ?ederal grant for WPC-T 1-646 and that the file on this project will be closed si-nce it was partially funded by HIJI). Environmental Protection Act - regarding conies of Canton's reply to uniform relocation Assistance and [Teal Pronerty Acquisition ?olicy Act of 1970. Environmental Protection Act - re. well near the pronosed landfill ('.TE, 1/4 Sec. 4 T UIT, R4E) . Crawford, Murphy and Tilly letter retarding V,e raising of lake Canton Spill- way and recommending that the bid be awarded to Canton Concrete Products Co. in the amount of '!4111,920.50 - also that the I:7. G. Jaques Co. be allowed to do the boring and grouting and that expense be added to the Crawford, Murphy 'filly billin . Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Rupe that Craw- ford, Murphy " Tilly be allowed to add the boring; and grouting expense to their billing. Roll call vote. AYI,;: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, Fulton, and Ko- vachevich. NAY: None. Environmental Protection Act - Report of survey of the water supply stating same was safe and adequate and praisin ° the I°jTater Plant Superintendent, Orval Kuhn Motor Control. Panel - Alderman IZupe stated same had been installed at the water plant and was in operation. Alderman Yerbic moves, Alderman Peak seconds motion that the above correspondence be placed on file and motion carried, voice vote. 370 Feb. 1, 1972, Cont. (3) Old Business. Second reading of Ordinance, annexation of the Joseph Venovich property. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to read the Ord- inance by Title only and motion carried voice vote. Title read. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Edwards to place the Ordinance on its passage. Discussion if same is a trailer court or mobile home court. City Plumbing Inspector, Harold White, stated separate water me- ters, sewer and gas was hooked to each location. Roll call vote on the motion. A�'E: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rupe. NAY: None. This being Ordinance No. 369. Cable T 0 - City Attorney Malmgren stated that hearings with the Illinois Commerce Commission would begin on Feb. 23, 1972 and that same are in very good hands. Motion by Alderman Hurst that the City Attorney file for an appearance at one of the hearings and acknowledge receipt of the document and place same on file. Alderman Farr seconds this motion and it carried voice vote. Youth Center. Alderman Spencer stated the roof at the Youth Center was still leaking, had considerable amount of snow and ice on same and that Mr. Carl Berry who was to do the repair work had not started repairs. Ma- yor Jennings recommended that the Building and Grounds Committee and Main- tenance man see what can be done and report to the Council. Alderman Hurst moves, Alderman �Iilcoxen seconds motion that the Building and Grounds Com- mittee and Maintenance man investigate and report to the Council. Motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Sepich inquired if the City Attorney had been writing letters to the property owners on West Walnut Street regarding sewer and water taps. Mr. Malmgren stated he had not done so. Alderman Edwards - re. Big Creek Enterprises - Ordinance for rezoning same to be reported in the near future. New Business. Mayor Jennings stated he had three items to add to the Agenda, with per- mission of the City Council. Alderman Hurst moves, Alderman Spencer seconds motion that these items be included on the Agenda and voice vote carried. Report of the Canton Museum Committee. Mr. Robert Dewey reported that he had attended the Fulton County Historical Society meeting and that a Canton Historical Society was being formed - the Scenic Drive to include Canton. It will be urged to sponsor tourism as a year-round affair. The Canton Historical Society has been incornorated and officers will be elected at the next meeting. P>.!_derman Edwards moves, Alderman Spencer seconds motion that the Council instruct the two Aldermen to work with the Association of Commerce and In- dustry on the new brochure and report back to the Council. Motion carried by voice vote. Mr. Gustav Miller was introduced as the new acting Secre- tary for the A.C.I. Cars on streets when snow removal being done. Street Superintendent, Eldon Myers, reported there were 12 or 15 cars on the square on the night of the heavy snowfall, making it difficult to remove snow and said the Policemen were afraid of getting in trouble by having the cars removed. Alderman Farr stated it was the business of the Police to carry out the Ordinances of the City. Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Farr to notify the Police Department to carry out wishes of the Council and their duties in a nolicemanlike manner - not with chips on their shoulders. After discussion, Alderman Howard withdrew his motion and suggested that the Mayor and Council should write to the employees letting them know what is expected. Mayor Jennings stated he was not in favor of a letter -- that his office door was ooen to any city employee or anyone in the City when they wished to talk to him. 3 7 1. Feb. 1, 1972, Cont. (4) Resolution - Street lights. Motion by Alderman Berry, seconded by Al- derman Sepich to hold this Resolution over at this time and the motion carried, voice vote. Application for Permit to use the Sanitary Landfill made by Robert Wheeler. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, seconded by Alderman Yerbic that the City Clerk be instructed to issue the permit upon the approval of the Street Superintendent - after truck inspection and the motion carried voice vote. Chicago, Burlington & northern R. R. Complaints of Diesel engines running all night - making noise and pollution for the neighborhood. Mr. Ketcham, Roadmaster, could not be located to have same removed, but is to have a meeting with the Chief of Police on Feb. 8 -- the Diesel engines to be parked one block north where there are no residences or at the edge of the City. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Wi.lcoxen to instruct the Chief of Police and City Attorney to instruct the Roadmaster not to park locomotives in the city -- they must be outside the residential area. Also complaints of rubbish near the Sutton & Moore building. The Street Superintendent, Chief of Police and Fire Chief to investigate. Voice vote on the motion regarding Diesel Engines carried. Appointments on Canton Museum Committee: Aldermen Farr and Wilcoxen. Mo- d- tion by Alderman Kovachevich, seconded by Alderman Peak to accept these appointments and motion carried voice vote. U Land Fill. Alderman Kovachevich reported on the meeting attended with County Land Fill.. The garbage for City of Canton for ]'Tonday and 'Tuesday would average approximately 60 tons for the week - proposed charge for same to $1.50 per ton - he recommended that the City approve the use of the County hand Fill. It was recommended that some one should be appointed to be on the County Land Fill Committee. Alderman Edwards reported on com- plaints of individuals haulin g trash to the landfill on Saturday when the City Building was closed and they were unable to obtain a useage permit. Alderman Cook moves, Alderman Rune seconds motion that the corrmittee work out a plan and bring an amendment back to the next Council meeting as to what can be done about Saturday useage fees. Voice vote carried. Alder- man Kovachevich requested all Aldermen to attend the next Garbage Dis- posal Committee meeting. Alderman Fulton recommended that the amendment be mailed to all Aldermen 24 hours prior to the Council meeting. Mayor Jennings appointed Alderman Kovachevich to the County- Commission with reservations, that Canton Should have more than one representative on the Board. Alderman Yerbic moves that the Mayor's recommendation be accepted and Alderman Cook seconds the motion and same carried by voice vote. Al derman Ilurst inquired if the loads would be weighed by tonnage or yardage. Alderman Kovachevich announced a meeting of the Garbage Disposal Committee for Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972) 6:30 P. M. Motion by Alderman Fulton, seconded by Alderman Cook to adjourn. Voice vote carried. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:55 P. M. --City t —' 7� Ma or