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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-1989 Council Minutes 111 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on December 5, 1989 in council chambers. PL~DGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED TriE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATIUN GIVEN BY CITY CLERK NANCY 49fIITES. P-layor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Bohler, May, Chapman. Absent - Alderman Nleade. I~iINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second j by Alderman Steck, the minutes of November 21, 1989 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried, unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action t~lotion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Chapman, the approval of the expenditure of $655 for firefighter Ron Cozad to attend classes at Illinois Central College. (Reimbursement of half of wages, mileage and expenses are expected by the State) Ro]_1 call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - PJone. 7 AYES 0 NaYS 1 ABSENT. Blotion carried. riotion by Alderrnan Steck, seconcl by Alderman Sarff, the approval for ESDA to use the old police ciepartment radios and to change the frequericy for 3 of the radios at an eYpenditure of $500. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Bohler, May, Chapman. i1AYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Streets & Garbage. Council Action 1~Iotion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Chapman, the street sweeper bids be referred to the Finance Committee. Discussion. Lengthy discussion was held with staff recor~mending purchasing the 1990 Ford Cargo CF-7000 with 1990 Elgin Crosswind Series G sweeper from Key Equipment at a total price of $84,236. Also, it was pointed out by the city attorney that the bid sheet did not list in detail if the bids met the city's specifications. Voice vote, motion carried. Lake, Building & Grounds. Council Action None. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action T~~ntion by Alclerman Steck, second by Alderman Kovachevich, the backhoe bids be referred to the Finance Committee and to receive a lease purchase agreement from each of the seven bidders. Discussion. Cliff Sagaser, city engineer reported that the bids had specified that the machines be 75 hp and a digging capability of 18 feet. Cliff further added that all bids met specifications on the depth for digging. City Treasurer, Pat Wright commented that the ~~later Department funds are not that lucr~tive at this time, and she felt that the best way is to lease purchase this equipment. Voice vote, motion carried, unanimous. 112 CONTINUED December 5, 1989 Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Chapman to approve the variance request of the City of Cuba for all water users receiving 200 cubic feet of water per two month billing period and notifying the City of Canton of any changes in the number of residential users. Discussion. Alderman Zilly commented that as a member of the variance committee, she has to be opposed to issuing a variance in this case. For two reasons, the City of Canton offers a 400 cubic feet allowance to the residents of Canton, and in fact we're picking up that fee. This is money that we are not making, so we're carrying the financial burden of that. She further commented that if the City of Cuba wants to offer that to their residents, they should pick up that fee. Also, she said she feels that the City of Canton should not be picking up that fee for the residents of Cuba, because she thinks it is unfair to the City of Canton constituents. Alderman Zilly further commented that the most important fact is that during a variance hearing, we go by the ordinance which allows the variances. Then Alderman Zilly read a section of that ordinance, which is number 1231, and from page 16, (quote)...a variance shall be granted only for reasons of economic hardship which is defined as a threat to an individual's or business's primary source of income. (end of quote) She further added that ther~ is no way that you can prove to me this variance not issued, would be a economic disaster to the residents of Cuba . Alderman Steck commented that since the City of Canton sells water to Cuba he feels that the City of Canton should treat them equal, as they are requestinq one-half of what we give the residents of Canton. He also stated that their (Cuba) financing our future expenses on the wells. Alderman May said that he had voted yes at the committee meeting, and since then has checked into the matter further and now has to vote no. He stated that his reason is that we're going to loose money on that. Also he said, if we alderman give this allowance to Cuba we also have to give to other towns. And Alderman May doesn't think that's right, he said he did not know this last week, for if he had he would not have voted yes. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, Bohler, Steck. NAYS - Aldermen May, Sarff, Zilly, Kovachevich. 3 AYES 4 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion defeated. Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Sarff, approval to reconstruct the sewer on Edmar Drive at a cost of approximately $11,345 with the city employees doing the work. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Niotion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Zilly, the approval to pay $275 to Wehling Well Works for a quick trip overload on Well #l; and approval for pay estimate #4 dated November 30th in the amount of $62,780.59 for 64e11 #2 (this figure includes pay estimate #3 in the amount of $41,999.30) minus the disputed amount of $6,343 between Jack T~~oods Electric and 6Vehling Well Works. Discussion. The city attorney, Jim h2almgren informed council that the City should have corporate waiver of liens in hand and the check should be payable to 4Vehling 4Ve11 Works and Jack Woods Electric. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. 113 CONTINUED December 5, 1989 COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Mayor Edwards informed the council that payment was made to purchase the Zink property. He reported that the total cost of 40 acres at $180 an acre is $72,000 minus real estate taxes of $479.58 for a total of $71,520.42 that was paicl. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Sarff, the appointment of Alderman Steck to the Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel Committee for the purpose of negotiations of union contracts. Voice vote, motion carried unanimous. Mayor Edwards commented that Well #2 is now pumping 394 gallons a minute for a total of 576,000 gallons per day. The mayor also said the stream and the area is very attractive. He said he sent a letter to Ray McKinney, Jim Boyd and Cliff Sagaser thanking them and asked them to review the area around Well #l. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING TITLE 8, CIiAPTER 10 BY ADOPTING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 10 OF THE CITY CODE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, to suspend the rules for the purpose of placing the ordinance on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - ~7one. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Nlotion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman May, the ordinance be placed on its passage as amended. (This ordinance replaces ordinance #1263 which was vetoed by Mayor Edwards. The amendments are on the following pages...3, 4, 6, 10, 13, 16, 17) Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1267. ORDINANCE - CREATING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS, PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL, THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND, THE LEVYING OF CHARGES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE. Second reading, read by title. Niotion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Bohler, the ordinance be placed on its passage as amended. (The amendments are...char~ging the words from Plumbing Inspector to Building Official) Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Lilly, Steck, Sarff, Bohler, DZay, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES U NAYS 1 ABSEYIT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1268. ORDINANCE - CODIFYING THE POLICY OF THE CITY RELATING TO THE PROVIDING OF CITY WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO PROPERTY LYING OUTSIDE OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Sarff, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Niotion carried. Ordinance being #1269. ORDINANCE - ABATING 60$ OF THE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA TAX PREVIOUSLY LEVIED BY THE CITY IN THE CITY OF CANTON SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. SIX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY l, 1989 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1990. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Zilly, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Bohler, May, Chapman. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1~BSENT. biotion carried. Ordinance being #1270. 114 CC~NTINUED December 5, 1989 NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL TAP ON FEES FOR SEWER AND WATER PROJECTS FINANCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY PRIVATE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, the ordinance be referred to the Legal & Ordinance Committee. Voice vote, motion carried unanimous. ORDINANCE - REGULATING THE USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME TAX FUNDS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Kovachevich, the ordinance be referred to the Finance Committee. Voice vote, motion carried unanimous. Mayor Edwards informed the council that a Resolution asking for a Pre-Annexation Agreement for Charles and Brenda Kinsel and being #2088 was vetoed by the mayor, as the legal description refers to the middle of E. Chestnut Street. This would make the property contagious to the City. The city engineer was instructed to do research on the legal description. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NEGOTIATIONS. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman May to go into executive session for the purpose of negotiations. Voice vote, motion carried unanimous. This portion of the council meeting recessed at 8:05 p.m. The executive minutes are on file in the office of the city clerk for review. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman May, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 9:01 p.m. ~ ~ ~ CITY LERK APPROVED: ~ MAYOR