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A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on May 17, 2005 in Council
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Chambers at the Historic Depot at 50 North 4 Avenue.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE
INVOCATION GIVEN BY CITY CLERK NANCY WHITES.
Mayor Heinze called for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present – Aldermen Jim Hartford, Joe
Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Les Carl, Kevin Meade, Rick Reed, Eric Schenck.
Absent – None.
MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2005 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. Motion
and second
by Aldermen Hartford/Carl, the minutes of May 2, 2005 Special meeting be placed on
file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING. Motion
and second by
Aldermen Sarff/Berardi, the minutes of May 3, 2005 meeting be placed on file. Voice
vote, motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2005 (2 COUNCIL MEETING. Motion
and second by
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Aldermen West/Hartford, the minutes of May 3, 2005 2 meeting be placed on file.
Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
BILLS FOR APRIL. Motion
and second by Aldermen West/Reed, to approve all bills
properly presented for payment. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Reed, Meade,
Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT.
Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT.
City Treasurer Kathy Luker went over her report so the
new Aldermen would have a better understanding of the finances. The main concern
Kathy expressed was the negative $630,396 in the health care fund and also workman’s
comp of $53,605. Kathy is meeting with a representative of HCH who oversees the
payments of the Health Care Plan.
Alderman Sarff explained the difference of self funding, to being fully insured. Self
Funding you pay an administrator a fee to handle the claims, and reinsurance claims over
accumulative amount. If fully insured you know what premiums will be each year. The
City is self funded.
Aldermen Meade would like to have an asterisk on the report showing where grant funds
are used.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Meade, to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Roll
call. AYES - Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed, Schenck.
NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Finance.
Council Action
Motion
and second by Aldermen Carl/Sarff, to approve the purchase of 2 new Crown
Victoria’s from Morrow Brothers in the amount of $20,595.00 each. (Insurance
Company will give a settlement amount on one car of $10,000; will trade-in a car and
receive $2,900.) Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff,
Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Meade/Reed, to refer the Bid for fencing around IH site
to Public Works Committee. Discussion. Public Works Director Cliff O’Brien
mentioned the bid price was close to engineer’s estimate. Mark Petersen an Vandewalle
& Associates need to give input on where fence should be placed around Petersen’s
property. Further research to be done before Public Works meeting. Voice vote, motion
carried unanimously.
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Motion
and second by Aldermen Carl/West, to approve of No 1. final pay estimate from
N.E. Finch Inc. for IH site of creosoted Block Removal in the amount of $42,500.00.
Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed,
Schenck. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Carl/Hartford, to approve purchasing 8 replacement
tires for Tower 1 from K.C. Sales in the amount of $3,251.12 for fire department. Roll
call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford.
NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Carl/Reed, to refer free meals of City
Staff/Revitalization Committee, to Legal & Ordinance Committee to set up a policy.
Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Legal & Ordinance Committee
Council Action
Alderman Meade said he had nothing for council action.
Listed on the agenda was for the City Attorney to check the city records to seek recovery
fees from former Mayor Jerry Bohler of a lawsuit; and, for City Attorney to file
injunction against Don Inmon of trailers in Industrial Park.
Alderman Joe Berardi disagreed there was no action and brought up – the sexual
harasshment suit and everyone wants to know about the lap top computer. Both of these
issues Joe said are still lingering in the public, we need to bring closure. Alderman
Berardi mentioned that he was satisfied about the computer when talking with Police
Chief. Alderman Berardi wanted to know why can’t we do anything/why aren’t we
doing anything about the trailers? Alderman Berardi does not want to pay for the sexual
harasshment suit, let’s pursue both of these issues.
Alderman Meade said we want to know the fees/cost incurred on the current case, to see
if any legal action can be done.
Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel.
Council Action
Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Reed, to approve of the Conditional Training
Period Agreement with Patty Beaird Franzoni for New City Treasurer Kathleen A. Luker
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for flat rate of $15.38 per hour for maximum 160 hours from May 4 until June 10, 2005.
Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed,
Schenck. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Community & Industrial Development.
Motion
and second by Aldermen West/Sarff, to approve of purchasing out of
Hotel/Motel Funds $4,000 for 10,000 colored brochures for the Revitalization
Committee. Discussion. Alderman West said the money is to be used for Tourism.
Funds will be used not only for printing but for storage, distribution, and 8 cities are
participating. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff,
Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Motion
and second by Aldermen West/Hartford, to advertise for the Hiring of Interim
Economic Development Director. Discussion. Mayor Heinze would like to have the
position filled and in place in 30-45 days. Alderman Meade ask when the applications
are to be returned? Mayor Heinze mentioned that Caterpillar has jobs going on and
wants to see if the City can get involved. Mayor Heinze said as a goal June 14 he hopes
to have a name, and will bring to the committee.
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Alderman Berardi ask if any appointments had been made to the Revitalization
Committee? Mayor Heinze said no, and he would be making the rest of his appointments
in two weeks.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR HEINZE.
Rod thanked the staff, department
heads, Aldermen, and everyone for the help given to him the last two weeks.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Carl/Hartford, the appointments to the Police & Fire
Commission Bob Waskow for 2 years, Jacqueline Kohler for 3 years, Larry Avery for 1
year be confirmed. Discussion. Mayor Heinze mentioned that Melanie Sepich term
expired this year, Ed Patches and Mark Pirtle resigned, and they had one and two years
remaining. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Schenck the appointments to the Library Board of
Ralph Froehling, Charlotte Van Sickle, Kevin Meade be confirmed. Discussion. Mayor
Heinze mentioned, was checked on and Kevin Meade can serve on the Board.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Reed, to excuse Alderman Meade from voting.
Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Voting on the first motion to approve the appointments. Voice vote, motion carried
unanimously.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Berardi, the appointment of Jason Standberg as
Volunteer Auxiliary Policeman be confirmed. Discussion. Police Chief Don Edwards
mentioned that an extensive background check was done and recommends the
appointment. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE – APPROVING SPECIFIC SALARIES FOR THE VARIOUS
DEPARTMENT HEADS, SUPERINTENDENTS, FULL TIME APPOINTIVE
EMPLOYEES, AND PART TIME APPOINTIVE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
OF CANTON.
First reading, read by title. Alderman Berardi said that Alderman
Schenck and Alderman Berardi are suggesting including language in the ordinance that
the job descriptions go along with salary scale, and performance standards or objectives.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Berardi, to refer job descriptions to Personnel
Committee. Discussion. Alderman Schenck wanted to know what committee reviews
work objectives for what big things want to accomplish, and a clear understanding of
what want to accomplish in the upcoming year?
Alderman Meade said the Personnel committee reviews job descriptions and evaluations.
The only objection Alderman Meade said was not giving raises as a separate issue. Voice
vote, motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Schench wanted to know if the Interim Economic Development Director
would be listed on the Ordinance for salaries? Alderman Meade said the ordinance can
be amended to reflect the dollar amount when the position is filled.
Adjournment. Motion
and second by Aldermen Hartford/Reed, to adjourn. Voice
vote, motion carried unanimously. The regular scheduled Council meeting adjourned at
7:30 p.m.
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Nancy Whites, City Clerk
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APPROVED:____________________________
Rodney Heinze, Mayor
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