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April 18, 1972
Canton City Council held a regular meeting on April 1$, 1972 in the City Council
Chamber. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:33. P. M. Present for
roll call: Jldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr,, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry,
Peak, Cook, pencer, Fulton and Kovachevich. Absent: Alderman Yerbic.
Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Edwards.
Alderman Howard moves, Alderman Farr seconds motion to accept the minutes of the
previous meeting, as presented, and place on file. Voice vote. Carried.
Reports of standing Committees.
Alderman Spencer recommends that Fire Chief Eugene Lawver report on the inspection
of the Teen Center with the State Fire Marshall. Fire Chief Lawver read a partial
list of work needed to be done. Alderman Hurst asked what the State Fire Marshall
estimated the cost of this work would be. Fire Chief Lawver stated the estimation
of the cost would be between $5,000 to $10,000. State Fire Marshall recommended
the Teen Center to be closed immediately if the work wasn't to be done. Discussion.
Alderman Farr moves to lock up the Teen Center. Mayor Jennings called for a second
of this motion. No second of motion. Alderman Howard makes a motion to refer this
matter to the City Attorney, Buklding and Grounds Committee .and the Finance Committee
and report to the Council May 2, 1972, seconded by Alderman and
and the motion-
carried by voice vote. Alderman Edwards moves that the Mayor contact Mrs. Clardy
that no large gatherings are to be held at the Teen Center until after the meeting,
seconded by Alderman Howard. Motion carried by voice vote.
Reports of Special Committees.
Alderman_ Rape reporting for the Insurance Committee stated that he had contacted
Prudential Insurance Company regarding present rate status etc. Specification sheets
are to be made available for competitive insurances.
Communications to Council. Request from First Presbyterian Church for a March to be
held May 21, 1972. Alderman Edwards moves, seconded by Alderman Sepich to grant
this request. Motion carried by voice vote.
Illinois Commerce Commission - Dismissal - Burlington Northern Inc. case. Alderman
Sepich makes a motion, seconded by Alderman Rape to place this letter, on file and
the motion carried by voice vote.
Request - Poppy days, May 19 and 20, 1972. Alderman Sepich recommends that North
Main Street parking lot be, used for this request. Alderman Howard makes a motion
to grant this request and 'let the Chief of Police line up parking arrangements..
seconded by Alderman Kovachevich. Motion carried by voice vote.
Request - Spoon River Shrine Club - to hold a parade July 8,. 19 72. Representatives
from the Shrine Club were present to give additional information. Alderman Farr makes
a motion to allow this request in conjunction with the Chief of Police and the Fire
Marshall to set up the Parade route, seconded by Alderman Rope. Motion carried by
voice vote.
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Old business.
Adjusted Payroll Ordinance. - Alderman Peak makes a motion to read Ordinance by Title
only. Discussion. Alderman Peak withdraws motion. Alderman Hurst moves to place
original Ordinance on its passage, seconded by Alderman Edwards. Roll call vote.
ATE: None. NAY: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards,
Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard and Rupe. Motion lost_. Alderman Edwards makes
a motion to read adjusted Payroll Ordinance by Title oftly, seconded by Alderman Farr
and motion carried by voice vote. Ordinance read by Title only. Laid over.
Second Reading - Boating License Ordinance. Alderman Hurst makes a motion, seconded
by Alderman Howard to read. Ordinance by Title only and the motion carried by voice
vote. Ordinance read by Title only,. Alderman Hurst moves to place the Ordinance on
its passage, seconded by Alderman Wilcoxen. Roll call vote., AYE: Aldermen Rupe, E `
Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards , Berry, Peak,, Cook, Spencer, Fulton
and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Carried. This being Ordinance #'375.
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Request for permission to clean up the Lake Canton area - 733 Maintenance Co. Alderman
Edwards makes a motion to allow this request and that the ChAirman of the Lake Develop-
ment Committee set up a elate with Frank A. Myers, seconded by Alderman Wilcoxen and
the motion carried by voice vote.
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April 1%, 1972 Cont1d. (2)
Ordinance - Annexation and Rezoning - northeast of Bradley Corner - George Sabres
property. A representative of Exchange Investment Corporation addressed the Council.
Discussion. Alderman Fulton moves to take the Ordinance off the table, seconded by
Alderman Cook. Roll call vote. AYE: Alderman Kovachevich, Fulton, Cook, Peak,
Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard and Rupe. NAY: Alderman
Spencer. 12 AYES and 1 NAY. Motion carried. Ordinance pertaining to Annexation and
Rezoning - northeast of Bradley Corner - George Sabres property up for second
reading. Motion by Alderman Sepich to read Ordinance by Title only, seconded by
Alderman Fulton and the motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Fulton makes a
motion to place the Ordinance on its passage, seconded by Alderman Cook. Roll call
vote. AYE: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, peak,
Cook, Fulton and Kovachevich. NAY: Aldermen Hurst an"' C,pencer. 11 AYES and 2
NAYS. Motion carried. This being Ordinance #376 .
New business.
Homer Electric Bill - replacing pedestal (Ins.). Discussion. Alderman Sepich moves
that this bill be allowed for payment '. , seconded by Alderman Peak. Roll call vote.
AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Fdwards, Sepich,
Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard and Rupe. NAY: None. Motion carried. Alderman
Edwards recommends that if there are any more bills unpaid because of Insurance,
U- they should be brought to the City Attorney's attention.
ifs John Barclay y property - 228 S. 6th Ave. - complaint. City Attorney Malmgren
reported that Mr. Barclay had called him just before Council convened and he was
making arrangements to correct this situation.
Resolution - Transfer of funds. $50,000.00 from the ftneral Funds to the Fire
Protection Fund; $31,000.00 from the General Fund to the Garbage Disposal Fund;
$1,500.00 from General Fund to the Civil Defense Fund; $13,500.00 from the General
Fund to the Public Comfort Station Fund; $654.78 from the General Fund to the
Police Protection Fund; $117.04 from the Bonds and Interest account to the Police
Protection Fund. Motion by Alderman Rupe, seconded by Alderman Sepich to adopt
this Resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen,
Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Fulton and Kovachevich. NAY:
none. Reslution $589.
Alderman Edwards reported on the clean up last Saturday. Alderman Edwards recommends
that the City Clerk contact Don Cardosi for the names of workers. Alderman
Edwards moves that an ad be placed in the newspaper thanking the workers, seconded
by Alderman Howard and the motion carried by voice vote.
Alderman Hurst innuired about work to be done at the beach. Discussion.
Appointment to Youth Commission - Lawrence Stauffer. Alderman Kovachevich makes a
motion to accept this appointment; seconded by Alderman Hurst. Motion carried by
voice vote.
Motion by Alderman Sepich to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Edwards. Voice vote
carried. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:00 P.M.
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