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June 20, 1972
Canton City Council held a regular meeting on June 20, 1972 in the City Council
Chamber. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M. Present for roll
calls Aldermen Rape, Howard, Parr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Peak, Cook,
Terbic and Kovachevich. Absent: Aldermen Spencer and Fulton. Aldermen Berry
arriving at 6t40 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Edwards.
Alderman Parr moves, seconded by Alderman Wilcoxen to accept the minutes of the
previous meeting, as presented, and place on file. Voice vote. Carried.
Alderman Sepich makes a motion to move the bids for gravel up on the agenda, seconded
by Alderman Edwards and the motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Sepich makes a
motion that the Deputy City Clerk open the bids, seconded by Alderman Edwards and
the motion carried by voice vote. Pour bids received. Dick's Tracking Service -
CA-6 gravel, tailgated - $2.90 per ton; spreader box - $3.00 per ton; Ghlee Watson
Trucking, CA6 Road Material - 2400 A $2.68 per ton; Robert Wheeler - CA6 road gravel -
$2.808T; Crashed stone CA6 - $3.35 NT; Jack Russell - White Rock 36 surfacing stone -
$2.34 ton. Alderman Kovachevioh makes a motion to refer this to the Street and Alley
Committee, seconded by Alderman Rape and the motion carried by voice vote.
Petition. Rezoning - Mildred Nagle & Martin Montgomery property with Consent of
adjoining property owners attached. Alderman Howard moves that the City Council
grant a Special Use Permit for• this.Petition; seconded by Alderman Terbic. Roll call
vote. ATE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Terbic, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, fltisrst,
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Wilcoxen, Parr, Howard aad Rupe, NATt None. Motion carried. Petition Bo. 251.
Petition for Variance - Eldon Brons property - Board of Appeals, approved.
Petition Bo. 252.
Petition - Blacktop. - Eighth Avenue from Birch to Sycamore Street, 9 signatures.
Motion by Alderman Terbic, seconded by Alderman Peak to refer this Petition to the
Board of Local Improvements and the motion carried by voice vote. Petition No. 253.
Standing Committee Reports.
Alderman Parr reports on a meeting of the Traffic Committee. Motion by Alderman Parr
that the Ordinance Committee be instructed to draw an Ordinance for two hour parking
on West Walnut Street from Martin Avenue to where the Street widens, seconded by
Alderman Peak. Motion carried by voice vote.
Alderman Rupe reported on the Water & Sewer Committee meeting about the increase
of the contract with the Watertower Paint & Repair Co. , Inc. Alderman Rape.moves.
to enter into this contract, seconded by Alderman Edwards. Roll call vote. ATE:
Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Parr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook,
Terbic and Kovachevich. NAT: None. Motion carried. Agreement Bo, 210,
Fire Chief Lawver was instructed to have the light replaced on the Watertower.
Alderman Kovachevich reported that the Garbage Committee recommended to accept the
low bid for gas and oil. Alderman Kovachevich makes a motion to accept the Bid of
Continental 011 for gas and oil, seconded by Alderman Terbic. Roll call vote.
ATE' Aldermen Kovachevich, Terbic, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst,
Wilcoxen, Parr, Howard and Rupe. BAT: None. Motion carried.
Alderman Kovachevioh reported that the Garbage Committee recommended that the DC 7
Tractor be sold. Alderman Kovachevich moves that the DC 7 Tractor be sold. Discussion.
Alderman Kovachevich withdraws his motion.
Special Committee Reports.
Alderman Kovaohevich reported that the Fulton County Landfill is taking everything
but junk cars. He stated that they would be taking junk care in about a month.
Communications to Council.
Dept. of Public Health - re. Department of Public Health recreation license.
Discussion. Alderman Hurst recommends that the application of Recreational License
be filled out (Municipalities - no charge).
Planning & Zoning Commission - re. Approval of plat - Richard Miller. Alderman Hurst
makes a motion that the Council approve the plat; seconded by Alderman Rup . Roll call
vote. AYES Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Parr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook,
Terbic and Kovachevich. NATt Alderman Sepich. 11 AYES, 1 BAT. Motion carried.
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Planning & Zoning Commission - re. Mre. Lloyd Henderson. Alderman Edwards makes
a motion that a Special-Use Permit be granted, seconded by Alderman Wilcoxen. -Roll
call vote. AYE: Aldermen govachevich, Ter-61g. Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich,
Hurst, Wilcoxen, Parr, Howard and Rape. NAT: None. Motion carried.
Illinois Commerce Commission - railroad depots, Bushnell, Cuba, Gridley and Piper
City. Alderman Hurst moves that the Council recognize this letter but 'dote no unless
the T P & X Railroad Company do something about fixing the crossings and taking care
of the weeds, seconded by Alderman Parr. Motion carried by voice vote.
Baumann Engineering - re. services.
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly - raising spillway - progress. Alderman Rupe read the
report from the Resident Engineer.
Seventh Day
Request to hold tag day -seconded by AldermantHoward. Discussion n Alderman Hcwardtion
to grant this request, sec
withdraws his second of motion, Alderman Parr withdraws his motion. City Attorney
Malmgren leaves Council Chambers to call Raymond Pollitt.
Request to sell candy - Touth of T.M.C.A. Alderman Sepich sakes a motion to grant
this request, seconded by Alderman Edwards and the motion carried by voice vote.
Alderman Terbic excused from Council Chambers at 7129 P. M.
Canton Motor Sales - re: - gasoline nseage. Discussion:
Old Business:
Mayor Jennings commended Calvin Jackway, Pulton County Rabies Control, for the fine
manner he has been performing his duties.
Second reading, Ordinance - Appropriation Ordinance. Alderman Edwards moves to place
the Ordinance on its passage, seconded by Alderman Wilcoxen. Roll Dell vote. ATE:
Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Parr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook
and Xovachevich. NAT: Hone. Ordinance #381.
Alderman Hurst questioned the employment of additional firemen and policemen without
a request from the Committees.
Second read' ing, Ordinance - Salary Ordinance (Toncray and Hartle). Alderman Sepich
moves, seconded by Alderman Edwards to place the Ordinance on its passage. Roll call
vote. ATE: Aldermen Lovachevich, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst,
Wilcoxen, Parr, Howard and Rupe. NAT: None. Ordinance #3Z.
Alderman Peak- moves that the Insurance bids be moved up on the agenda, seconded by
Alderman Berry and the motion carried by voice vote. Aldermen Edwards moves that the
Deputy City Clerk open the bids, seconded by Alderman Rupe. Pour bids received.
#1- Blue Cross, Blue Shield; #2 - Central National Life Insurance Co gmny; #3 -
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; #4 - The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States. Alderman Eovachevich makes a motion to refer the Bids to Committee,
seconded-by Alderman Edwards and the motion carried by voice vote.
Alderman Howard requests a 5 minute recess for a Street and Alley Committee meeting.
Canton City Council recessed at 8:05 P.M. Canton City Council reconvened at 8118 P.M.
Alderman Howard reported that the Street and Alley Committee recommended that the
Council accept the lowest bid for gravel on 4th Avenue with a spreader-box. Discussion.
Alderman Hurst moves that Dick's Trucking Service bid with spreader box be accepted,
seconded by Alderman Peak. Roll call vote. ATE: Alderman Howard, Hurst, Edwards,
Berry, Peak, Cook and lovachevich. NAT: Aldermen Rupe, Parr, Wilcoxen and Sepich.
7 RTES and 4 NAYS. Motion carried.
Alderman Howard makes a motion that the low bid for oiling & chipping of unimproved
streets be accepted, seconded by Alderman Hurst. Roll call vote. AYES Aldermen
8ovachevich, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Parr, Howard and
Rupe. NAT: None. Motion carried.
Request for Tag Day - Seventh Day Adventist. City Attorney reported on his conversation
with Mr. Pollitt. Alderman Edwards moves that the request be granted, seconded by
Alderman Wilcoxen and the motion carried by voice vote.
New Business.
Appointment of Health Officer - Sherwin-Gilpin. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded
by Alderman Cook to accept this appointment and the motion carried by voice vote.
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June ,Alderman Edwards reports on complaints in Fourth Ward including the0storm72sever in the
Skating rink area. Alderman Edwards asked the Water and Sewer Committee about the
water being used at Kroger's. Alderman Edwards stated he understood that Krogerls
had paid $25.00 for the use of this water but he understood that the water had been
used over since Kroger opened. Alderman Rupe stated that the Water & Sewer Committee
did not authorize the use of this water. Alderman Rupe suggested that they go through
the meter the same as everyone else does. Alderman Hurst suggested that the Plumbing
Inspector adapt a meter that would fit these hydrants. Mayor Jennings stated that
the water would be shut off=in the morning. Alderman Howard excused at 8130 P. M.
Alderman Howard returned to Council Chambers at 8:32 P.M.
Alderman Hurst complained about weeds on Walling Court and Fulton Place.
Appointment to Fire and Police Commission - Ghlee Watson. Alderman Wilcoxen moves,
Seconded by Alderman Farr to accept this appointment and the motion carried by
voice vote.
Resolution - extablishing West Central Ill. Regional Council of Public Officials.
Alderman Howard moves to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Alderman Peak and the
motion carried by voice vote. Resolution #592. Alderman Hurst makes a motion,
seconded by Alderman Farr to name Alderman Howard as an alternate delegate to the
West Central Illinois Regional Council and the motion carried by voice vote.
Grant Agreement. City Attorney al
y mgren requested permission to explain the Grant
�., Aeement for sewer project. Alderman Monty G. Rupe presented, as an Order of
business, a certain Grant Agreement, having to do with Project Ito. WS-I11-263
U (sewer project). Said Grant Agreement was thereupon read aloud by the Deputy City
Clerk. Discussion thereon followed. Thereupon Alderman Monty G. Rupe presented,
as an Order of business, a certain RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMOUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT.
Said RESOLUTION was thereupon read aloud by the Deputy City Clerk. Alderman Monty G.
Rupe moves for the adoption of said RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ERECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT.
Second was made by Alderman Howard. Following discussion Mayor Robert F. Jennings
Called said motion for vote. On roll called said motion was passed N N
vote with each of the following alderman voting Aldermen n Rupe, are
Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Se ich Edwards, � NayeM' to wit= Aldermen 8upe, Howard,
P Berry, Peak, Cook and Kovachevioh and no
Aldermen voting NnoN. Thereupon, Mayor Robert F. Jennings declared the passage of
said motion and said RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMCUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT duly
adopted. Resolution #593. - {
Mayor Jennings announced the next Council meeting will be July 11, 1972, because of
the 4th of July falling on the lot Tuesday.
Alderman Hurst Called for a meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee immediately
after Council adjourns.
Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Kovachevich to adjourn. Voice vote
carried. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:55 P. M.
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