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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-1972 Council Meeting Minutes 400 June 6, 1972 Canton City council held a regular meeting on June 6, 1972 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:30 P. M. Present for roll call: Aldermen Rupe, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, ','ook, Spencer, Yerbio, Fulton, and Kovache- vich. Absent: Alderman 'Haward. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Edwards. Minutes of previous meeting. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Al- derman Spencer to- accept same as presented and place on file and the mo- tion carried voice vote. Bills for May. Motion by Alderman "arr., seconded by Alderman Peak that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, and nape. NAY: None. Petition - requesting two-hour parking on West Walnut btreet from Martin Avenue to Robinson Court, with seventeen signatures presented. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Peak to refer the Petition to the Traffic Committee. Voice vote carried. Petition No. 249. Petition, requesting blacktopping on North Second Avenue from Locust St. to Spruce Street, thirteen signatures. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alderman Rupe to refer this Petition to the Board of Local Improvements and the motion carried by voice vote. Petition No. 250. Standing Committee reports. Traffic Committee meeting, June 13, 1972, 6:30 P. M. announced by Alder- man Farr. Committee members to be notified. Lake Development Committee reported by Alderman Hurst that the C.I.L.Co. requested permission to use Lake Canton for landing planes on the lake for use by their company. Alderman Hurst reported that permission was denied because the lake is too busy for this type of activity. He also reported that in two week-ends 696 persons have used the facilities and camping per- mits amounted to $516.00 in less than three weeks. Alderman Hurst also re- quested that the Garbage Disposal Dept. take care of the garbage cans at Lake Canton. Police and Legal Committee report by Alderman Sepich -- met on May 22 and recommended that the file clerk's class be changed to File Clerk and Radio Operator, one man to be added to the Police force, obtain additional radio equipment for mobile and base station. Alderman Sepich recommendeds that an Ordinance be drafte=d regarding Police Ordinance. Sick Leave. Alderman Edwards reported that Dean Waddell had retired as of June 1, 1972 and should be entitled to the five-day sick leave. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Cook authorizing payment of sick-pay to 'Dean Waddell. Koll call vote. AYE: Aldermen kupe, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, Fulton, and Kovachevich. NAY: clone. Alderman Spencer reported that he would be on vacation at time of the June 20, 1972 Council meeting. Land Fill. Alderman Kovachevich reported that the landfill was closed and several commercial haulers, including the IHC had paid in advance for use- age fees. He moves that a prorated refund be made to those haulers entitled to a refund. Alderman Cook seconds the motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Al- dermen Kovachevich, Yulton, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, and Rupe. NAY: None. Jun k cars. Alderman Edwards inquired if there will be a place for junk cars on city grounds -- also brush and trees. Chief of Police Elam inquired what means are planned for disposal of dead animals. Alderman Edwards stated that the City should have a "dump" station and Alderman Kovachevich said he was working on that project. Special Committee reports. 401 June 6, 1972, "ont. (2) Streets. Alderman Hurst reported the need for gravel on North Fourth Ave. project and suggested that the Street Superintendent should give an idea as to the amount needed and report to the Board of Local Improvements. He also asked the City Attorney about the duties of the Board of Local Improvements. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Berry that the City Clerk ad- vertise for bids for gravel for Fourth Avenue. Roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men Rupe, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic,F£3tbhij and Kovachevich. NAY: None, Alderman Hurst inquired about payment of water drawn from fire hydrants on East Oak Street to water streets by the County Highway Department. Communications to Council. Division of Highways - approval of MFT Funds for 1972 Contract for Street Maintenance read. Division of Highways - 1972 Maintenance Contract - exceptions to the contract stated. Thank you note from Carroll Tandy for flowers. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - temporary L. Eldridge as a Patrolman for no longer than sixty days, effective May Norman 1972. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - promotion of Howard Sherwood Gilpin Z.7 to rank of Sergeant, effective June 1, 1972. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - appointment of Howard H. Dye as Fire- man, effective June 1, 1972. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners letters above - motion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alderman Fulton to place same on file and the motion carried by voice vote. Resignation of Charles D, Wright from the Board of Fire and Police Commission- ers, effective immediately, read. Mr. Wrightts resignation necessar y because of conflict with his County office. City Clerk to write letter commending his work. Illinois Munic'_pal League Convention - Sept. 22-25 at the Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chic ago (registration and reservation forms attached) presented. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman SiDencer to refer this matter to the Fi- nance Committee. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berri, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, and Rupe. NAY: None. Illinois Uommerce Commission - C.I.P.S.Co. hearing to be held June 23, 1972 in the Leland Building, 527 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield. Illinois Commerce Commission .. Cable TV hearing June 13, 1972 in Chicago. Toledo, Pe oria, & Western Railroad Co., notice of request for permission to abandon the depot building in Cuba, Illinois. Above Correspondences Motion by Alderman Berry to place the above communica- tions on file. Motion seconded- by Alderman Peak and it carried voice vote. Old business. New business. Estimate No. 1, Canton Concrete Products, raising spillway and boob launch, Lake Canton, amount due $5,619.78. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by A'Herman Hurst that the Estimate be allowed. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rupe, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yer- bic, Fulton, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Appropriation Ordinance. Alderman Edwards moves, Alderman Berry seconds mo- tion that the Ordinance be read by Title only. voice vote carried. Title read. Ordinance to lay over. 402 June 6, 1972, Cont. (3) Bonds, Transamerica Insurance Company, $1,000.00 each, approved by the Finance Committee, Eugene Lawver, Fire Chief and Harold Carrison, Secretary- Treasurer of the Fire Department. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Al- derman Edwards to accept same and place on file. Voice vote carried. Gas trucks - unloading gas trucks on Fifth Avenue and Linn Street. Alderman Berry moves, Alderman Peak seconds motion to refer this matter to the Ordi- nance Committee for study and the motion carried by voice vote. Mayor Jennings recommended that the Street Superintendent, Fire Chief, Police Chief and he clear off the lot on South Third Avenue (400 block) - owner lives out of state and does not reply to rgquests to clean up the premises. Dis- cussion. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Edwards that condem- nation proceedings be started immediately on this property on South Third Ave„ a house on South Avenub B and one on Sixth Avenue. roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men Kovachevich, Fulton, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, and Rupe. NAY: None. Appointment of Betty Tandy as Secretary of r'ire and Police Commission read. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Wilcoxen to approve this appointment and the motion carried by voice vote. Federal Grant discussion - grant agreement - City to comply With instructions included - to take action within thirty-five days (from May 22) . Action to be taken at the June 20, 1972 meeting. Bids - oil and chips. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Peak to open bids and motion carried by voice vote. Bids opened. McDougal Hart- mann Co., $18720.00; Pschirrer Coal Co. $18,510.00. Motion by Alderman Ko- vachevich, seconded by Alderman Berry to refer same to the Street and Alley Committee for study and motion carried by voice vote. Bids - Gasoline and fuel oils. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, seconded by Alderman Spencer to open the bids and the motion carried, voice vote. Chief of Police Elam stated that the Canton Motor Sales requested the use of non or low lead gasoline. Discussicn. Motion by Alderman. Fulton, seconded by Al- derman Cook to reconsider and readvertise for bids and the motion carried by voice vote. More discussion. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Ai- derman Farr to advertise for regular gasoline in the bids. More Discussion. Motion by Alderman Fulton to rescind any action taken prior to this time, seconded by Alderman Kovachevich and the motion carried, voice vote. Alder- man Kovachevich moves to open the bids, Alderman Fulton seconds the motion and it carried voice vote. Bias opened: Standard Oil Division of American Oil Co.; Spoon River FS, Inc.; and Continental Oil Co. read. Motion by Al- derman Peak, seconded by Alderman Hurst to refer same to the Garbage 'Dis- posal Committee for study and the motion carried by voice vote. Bids - 432 feet Sanitary Sewer in south part of City and water extension on East Ash Street. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Farr to open the bids and the motion carried, voice vote. One bid received and it was opened: Livio Poggioli, total bid $16,076.00. Alderman Edwards moves, Alderman Peak seconds motion that since there was only one bid that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into the Contract with Livio Poggioli for this work. xoll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rupe, Farr, Wilcox- en, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, Fulton, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Agreement No, 209, Mayor Jennings commended the Betterment Commission for picking the two pri- vate homes in the City for merit in the upkeep of their premises. Ord=nance - Establishing certain positions and providing for salary thereof- File Clerk and the Maintenance Employee (Hazel Toncray and Ray Hartle). Mo- tion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Farr to read the Ordinance by Title only and the motion carried by voice vote. Title read. Ordinance to lay over. Mr. L. K. Crawford., from the Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Engineering Firm ad- dressed the City Council regarding the sewer grant - the Petition asking for a one-year delay in completion of the work and the changes of dates by the various governmental agencies. He read a draft- of letter he planned to send to the EPA. Discussion of the chlorination program. Motion by Alder- derman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Rupe to direct the Crawford, Murphy & Tilly firm to purchase equipment for the chlorination and to have the equip- ment installed as soon as possible. (Mr. (rawford had recommended one par- ticular firm that handles the type of equipment needed). Roll call vote on 40 June 6, 1972, Cont. (4) motion. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak,, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, and Rupe. NAY: None. City Attorney Wm. Malmgren discussed procedures being taken regarding• the paper work for this project. Lake Development Committee meeting June 13, 1972, 6:30 P. M. announced by Alderman Hurst. Garbage Disposal Committee meeting June 13, 1972, 6:30 P. M. announced by Alderman Kovachevich. Building and Grounds Committee meeting June, 13, 1972, 6:30 P. M. announced by Alderman Spencer. An Informal Council Meeting to be held on June 13, 1972, 6:30 P. M. when all Committees can meet. City.Attorney,.Wm. Malmgren,, requested that material to be sent regarding the sewer project should be sent "Certified Mail". Mayo-.^ Jennings asked for authorization that the City Council and wives, or the Fire Commission and their wives, take the Volunteer Firemen out to a dinner. Canton City Council recessed at 8:09 P. M. -- reconvened at 8:14 P.M. Closed meeting. "Resolution - United States Army Reserve Center - City of Canton to con- struct an all-weather road and to install sewer and water lines to and beyond the proposed Armory, site, read. Mayor' Jennings stated that the Corps of Engineers had accepted- the plat and that the Congressman was responsible for stepping up the proje-ct because a location in Iowa had been abandoned -- they were to advertise for bids in September, open same in October and star; construction in November • . Mr. Malmgren explained that the Deed for the land had been placed in escrow in the bank. Liscussion. Alderman Farr moves, Alderman Yerbic seconds motion to adopt this Resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rupe, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards,. Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic,, Fulton, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. This being Resolution No. 591. Water and Sewer -- outside the city limits -- discussion. Request by Alderman Hurst to refer to the Sewer and Water Committee to check on Ordi- nances regarding the water and sewer customers and make recommendations. Motion by Alderman Fulton, seconded by Alderman Kov acheVIch to adjourn. Voice vote carried. Canton City Council adjourns at 9:17 P. M. City. MR n ' APPROVED �. yo