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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-00 Canton City Council29 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on March 21st, 2000 in council chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES CITY CLERK. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present -Aldermen Molleck, Sarff, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. Absent -Alderman Hartford, Phillips. MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 2000 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, the minutes of March 7th, 2000 be placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimous. BILLS FOR FEBRUARY. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Molleck, all bills properly approved be paid. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Sarff, Molleck. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, the approval for the additional costs for the Filter Rehabilitation project from CMT for engineering $34,000, $7,500 for bid phase engineering, and a $20,000 for the construction phase engineering. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Sarff, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, to allow the expenditure of $920 to repair and recalibrate the 4 gas detectors at the fire department. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Sarff, Molleck. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, to purchase a used automatic external defibrillator from the Timber Hollis Fire Department at a cost of $3,000. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Sarff, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Molleck, to approve the expenditure of $3,190 for backup belts for the press at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, from Ashbrook Company. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Sarff, Molleck. NAYS - None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, to approve a clarifier for repairs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $6,986. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Sarff, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. i, Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Shores, to approve the purchase of a 3U CONTINUED 3-21-2000 Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Nidiffer, to approve the grant for replacing radios in the squar cars from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program in the amount of $15,754 to be matched by $1,575 in local funds from the drug forfeiture fund. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Sarff, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS - None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carved. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, to purchase a chlorine leak detector for the Water Plant from Wallace & Tiernan at a cost of $1,865, plus shipping. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Sarff, Molleck. NAYS - None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carved. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action None. Community & Industrial Development. Council Action None. Legal & Ordinance Council Action None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. John Stanko was asked to speak on the fire that happened today. John reported that two city employees Aaron Bowton and Dale Berry both happened upon the house burning around 6:52 a.m.at 563 S. Second. Dale Berry called in the fire. By the time the fire department had arrived officer Don Edwards had been at the fire scene and informed them that the home was now empty of occupants, and the home was now engulfed in flames. It seems that Aaron and Dale did excellent work. Two women were trapped on the roof of the house and Aaron was able to get her down. Aaron and Dale both then had to coax the other lady from the roof by offering to catch her as she jumps. And, she does jump and was saved by these two gentlemen. What heros they were! Mayor Edwards told John Stanko he appreciated his efforts and was doing a good job. Mayor Edwards also thanked the two city employees and wants them to attend the next council meeting to award them. Mayor Edwards explained that he had asked for Alderman Hartford and Alderman Nidiffer to meet with the Pride Committee to find ways to finance the 4th of July fireworks display. Jim Hartford had a report on the ideas but is ill tonight, so he will bring this information to the committee meeting next week. There is a total remaining from last 3 ~: CONTINUED 3-21-2000 The contractors for the Churchill Hotel aze ready to start demolition. The building is located at 14 South Main Street. Received communication on the Randolph Building located on the East Side Square and East Elm Street. Rick Lillie owner is planning on renovation of some kind. Mayor Edwazds said he received a letter from the EPA where their prediction of rainfall for the yeaz will be a dry yeaz. Steve White Superintendent of the Water Plant said the lake is now at 361/2 inches down. Harlan Banister gave a report for the committee on suggestions for remodeling the former Norwest Bank Building. They toured the new building that houses the police department and city hall in Kewanee. The building cost $4.3 million and is user/friendly. Committee brought back tapes on the outlay of the council chambers. When the committee finalizes their ideas, they will have two decisions for council to consider for the former Norwest Bank Building at 2 North Main Street. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, to instruct Jim Snider to seek an appraisal on the Comfort Station from Jim Mitchell. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Sarff, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -'None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION - APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND THE TIMBER HOLLIS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Meade, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. Mayor Edwards mentioned that Timber Hollis Fire Department has alot of training in hazmat (hazardous waste) as they are from Mapleton, Illinois. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Sazff, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3515. RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FORMAL CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF THE NORWEST BANK BUILDING AT 2 NORTH MAIN STREET. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Sarff, Molleck. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 N~~'S, Z ~3SENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3516. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Meade, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The regular scheduled council meeting -- A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on April 4th, 2000 in council chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES CITY CLERK. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Shores, May. Absent -Alderman Meade. MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 2000 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, the minutes of March 7th, 2000 be placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman Hartford, to send Grando to the Veterinary School in Champaign for tests and proper treatment due to a seizure, and at the cost of $400 to $1,000, which includes boarding. Discussion. J. Michael Elam, police chief mentioned that Grando has had no other problems, but is still being checked. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS - None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman May, to allow Assistant Chief Bonnie Cremer to attend special training at Eastern Kentucky University June 19th through 23, and expenses of meals and transportation. (Committee minutes reflect the training will be funded through a grant from the Department of Justice.) Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Streets & Garbage. Council Action None. Lake, Building & Grounds. Council Action None. Informational: Alderman Hartford thanked the City for adding to the Water Department bills the collecting of donations for a fireworks display on July 4th. Alderman Hartford said he has had alot of positive comments on that. Alderman Nidiffer said he too has had alot of positive comments. He also commented that "Players Lounge" is willing to host a fund raiser for the fireworks. More details will be made available later.