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Home My WebLink About04-05-1989 Council Minutes 4 9'7 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on April 5, 1989 in council chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED WITH THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY MAYOR DONALD EDWARDS. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. Absent - Alderman Kovachevich. MINUTES OF MARCH 21 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, the minutes of March 21 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff, the O approval for the Fire Department to purchase 6 pagers at ~ a cost of $2,412.02. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, ~n May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS None. ul 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. I m Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Chapman, the a approval for Howard Williams to attend a State convention in Morris, Illinois at a cost of $150. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Streets & Garbage. Council Action Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Bohler, the Ordinance Restricting Parking on the North side of East Oak Street from South Main Street to South First Avenue be referred back to the committee. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman May, the approval for the Street Department to purchase sweeper parts and a brake assembly in the amount of $1,750.25. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Lake, Building & Grounds. Council Action Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman Steck, the approval for the first pay estimate of Wehling Well Works in the amount of $97,716.60. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Quotes received to repair the roof of Fire Station #2 are: McCoy Roofing $720; Berry Roofing $4,090 with an alternate of $1,365; Conrad Roofing $1,550; Biswell Roofing $3,850. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Chapman, to accept the low bid of McCoy Roofing in the amount of $720. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. ~ 9~ CONTINUED April 5, 1989 Public Works, Water & Sewer. , Council Action Bids were received at the committee for a Truck for the Sewage Disposal Plant, they are as follows: Coleman-Pontiac bid $6,984 for a 1986 Ford F150 with 40,134 miles; Locks, Inc. bid $11,340 for a 1989 F250 3/4 ton, also a 1989 F150 Heavy Duty Z ton for $9,821.10; Lewistown Ford bid $9,815 for a 1989 Ford F150 ~ ton. Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Chapman, the approval to purchase from Lock's a 1989 F250 in the amount of $11,340 with a$750 rebate. Discussion. Alderman Sarff felt it was to much money. Cliff said it was the best buy. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May. NAYS - Aldermen Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. 2 AYES - 5 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion defeated. Motion by Alderman Bohler, secon~ by Alderman Steck, the approval for the pay estimate for the sewer to the prison from Slack's Excavating in the amount of $7,638. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. . COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. David Leezer is resigning which becomes effective May 1, 1989. He will begin his new duties as Economic Development Representative for the Western Division of Central Illinois Public Service. Mayor Edwards said its sad to see him leave, but wishes him the best. The committee will have to advertise for his replacement. The ambulance concerns for the new system is working fairly well. It is now called Fulton County Ambulance Association. The city has given free utilities and rent, and I would like for us to also give them a cash donation of $600. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Meade, that a donation of $600 be given to the Fulton County Ambulance Association. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. The votes of the Consolidated Election are not canvassed~ yet but I welcome back the council members and the mayor. I'm pleased of their return. There will be a victory potluck dinner held on April 15 at the Elks Lodge. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 3 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF FENCES, WALLS, BARRIERS AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, the ordinance be placed on its passage as amended. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1233. ORDINANCE - REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 65 EAST SPRUCE STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY OF G-M MECHANICAL. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1234. ~ 499 CONTINUED April 5, 1989 ORDINANCE - ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY OF STEVEN SLAIGHT IN BAR-MAC SUBDIVISION. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1235. ORDINANCE - REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY AT THE ADDRESS OF 1320 NORTH MAIN, CANTON, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY OF FRAN PUSEY. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Steck, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1236. ORDINANCE - REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF SYCAMORE AND 16TH AVENUE. PROPERTY OF TOM AND LINDA SKUSE. ~ Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Steck, ~ second by Alderman May, the ordinance be placed on its ~ passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, = Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS m 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1237. Q ORDINANCE - RESTRICTING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST OAK STREET FROM SOUTH MAIN STREET TO SOUTH FIRST AVENUE. The Ordinance was referred back to the Streets & Garbage Committee by action from the Street & Garbage committee. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - RESTRICTING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST BIRCH STREET FROM KEELING COURT TO NORTH AVENUE C. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff the ordinance be tabled. Voice vote, motion carried. ORDINANCE - SUPPLEMENTING AN ORDINANCE MAKING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1988 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1989. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE WORKING CASH FUND TO THE GENERAL CORPORATE FUND AND DIRECTING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE TRANSFERS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Steck second by Alderman Zilly, to suspend the rules for passage of the ordinance. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Steck, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1238. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 5 RELATING TO THE WATER RATE SCHEDULE. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 4 RELATING TO ELECTION PROCEDURES. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Sarff, the ordinance be sent to the Legal & Ordinance Committee. Voice vote, motion carried. 500 CONTINUED April 5, 1989 RESOLUTION - PERTAINING TO A SPECIAL USE PERMIT HELD BY HEALTH CARE AND RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Sarff, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, Nlay, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #2050k1 RESOI,UTION - OF CONDOLEMENT TO THE GRANT FAMILY. First reading, read in its entirety. Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman May, the resolution be adoped and a copy sent to both brothers Rick and John. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #2051. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CIVIL DEFENSE FUND. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff, the resolution be adopted. Voice vote, motion carried. Resolution being #2052. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff, the mayor and the city clerk be authorized to sign a railway crossing permit for a 4 inch city owned water line with the Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway Corporation. Discussion. City Engineer Cliff Sagaser stated that the clerk will have to send a copy of the minutes confirming the action taken. Voice vote, motion carried. (Jerry Leander) Alderman Meade asked if anything has been done on the street lighting of S. Avenue A and Cedar. There has been 4 different vandalism in this area over a short period of time. Cliff said we try to get the street lights on corners, but he hasn't checked into this. Alderman Meade invited all alderman to drive down that street. EXECUTIVE SESSION - IMMINENT, THREATENED, PENDING LITIGATION, AND LAND ACQUISTION. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Zilly, to go into executive session. Voice vote, motion carried. Council recessed this portion at 7:34 p.m. The executive minutes are on file in the office of the city clerk. Council reconvened in open session at 8:30 p.m. RESOLUTION - APPROVING A NOTE WITH THE NATIONAL BANK OF CANTON (LENDER) AND THE CITY OF CANTON (BORROWER). First reading, read by title. (To borrow $300,000 for the drilling of a well at Canton Lake) Mayor Edwards said that David Leezer is working with the Illinois Development Finance Authority. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #2053. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Sarff, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 8:36 p.m. ~ ~ ~ ~ j-~li~~~ ' 'CIT CLERK ~ _ ~ APPROVED : iy~~ MAYOR