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Home My WebLink About05-17-1988 Council Minutes 362 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on May 17, 1988 in Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY MAYOR DONALD E. EDWARDS. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. Absent - None. Mayor Edwards introduced Corey Crawford who is working towards receiving a merit badge in scouting. Corey is the son of Ken and Nancy Crawford. BILLS FOR APRIL. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Zilly, all bills properly approved be paid. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DAVID LEEZER - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND BUDGET ADMINISTRATOR. A Budget session will be held this Saturday. The new Personnel Policy is completed by staff inembers. I offer my appreciation to each member. Alot of changes were made as the Personnel Policy now on file is ten years old. Planning to be in Springfield for a public hearing on new CDAP regulations. Also I'll be submitting a CDAP application for the Water Department. This grant application is to be used to change the method of treatment on the water system because of the EPA placing the city's water service on restrictive status due to .12 parts per million of Trihalomethanes in the water supply earlier this year. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLIFF SAGASER - CITY ENGINEER. The contractor for the sewage treatment plant project at the main plant is almost completed. The Trihalomethanes is down below the allowable limit. The MFT program for this year I estimate will be about $123,000. We're adding a few more streets, trying to keep below $150,000. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Chapman, approval to begin the road project at the lake road and the campground area. Roll call. AYES - Alderman Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Sarff, approval of pay estimate of Slack Excavating in the amount of $11,340 for the Dam project; and, Heinz Construction pay estimate in the amount of $182,395 for Project #3. Discussion. Cliff Sagaser requested that the pay estimate of Heinz 363 CONTINUED May 17, 1988 Construction not be paid until Cliff Sagaser and Larry Dutton consult with the consulting engineer. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Zilly, the authorization to pay change order #2 for Hillyer Construction in the amount of $2,014.14, which is an increase. in the contract for Project 4. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Kovchevich, second by Alderman Sarff, the authorization for change orders from Heinz Construction for Project #3, which are for change order #16 a decrease O of $15,120; Change Order #17 is an increase of $2,350.; Change ~ Order #18 is an increase of $1,884; Change Order #19 is an increase of $19,150; Change Order #20 is an extension of ~ the contract to June 16th; Change Order #21 is an increase = of $2,024. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, m Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion Q carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Zilly, to approve the expenditure of $900 in addition to the $1,500 previously approved for brake repairs to the endloader to Wheeler's Garage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Zilly, approval of the low bid from Sherwin-Williams in the amount of $1,142.25 for retiling the old part of the main building at the wastewater plant. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Bohler, the approval of the expenditure of $2,500 to replace or repair a faulty valve in the downtown area that might assist in shuting off the water in the area of the square. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Zilly, the approval for the city treasurer to transfer $50,000 from the Water & Sewer account to the Step 3 account. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, approval to reimburse John McCarthy for rental of property to Vern Luepker on April 15 in the amount of $320.90. Discussion. Alderman Zilly stated the property was used for only 8 days as rental property. Alderman Kovachevich said the bill is in excess and will vote against. Alderman Meade said it would have cost more to send him to a hotel but understands the explanations given by Alderman Zilly and Kovachevich. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, Mayor Edwards. NAYS - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, May, Chapman. Motion carried. 5 AYES 4 NAYS 0 ABSENT. 3s4 CONTINUED Mav 17, 1988 Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action None. Community & Industrial Development. Council Action None. Legal & Ordinance. Council Action None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Don Inman is the new owner for Sherwood Forest Mobile Home Estates. Mr. Inman wants to bring in a new display home and wants to place this mobile home on the south island of the square during the month of June. Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman May, Don Inman be allowed to display a mobile home on the south island of the square during the month of June. Voice vote, motion carried. The Liquor Commission will be meeting on May 31 to continue the public hearing of Don Voorhees. The Liquor Commission recommends a liquor license be granted to St. Mary's Church. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, the approval of a one day Class F liquor license to St. Mary's Church. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Sarff the appointment of Otto Stephenitch and Kathy Ludlum to the Library Board be confirmed. Voice vote, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Kovachevich, to place on the agenda A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 796. Voice vote, motion carried. RESOLUTION - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERSONNEL POLICY IN THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title under this heading. The resolution was presented at the April 19 meeting under the heading, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE CITY OF CANTON. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Steck, the resolution be referred to the Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel committee. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Steck, to remove from the agenda the RESOLUTION TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO 796. Voice vote, motion carried. ORDINANCE - DISCONNECTING PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSI3IP 7 NORTH, RANGE FOUR EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, FROM THE CITY OF CANTON. (HENRY DARE). 365 CONTINUED MAY 17, 1988 Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1196. ORDINANCE - DISCONNECTING PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE FOUR EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, FROM THE CITY OF CANTON. (GARLAND PIRES) Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Sarff, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1197. O NEW BUSINESS: ~ ~ ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND CONTROL OF VICIOUS = DOGS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman m Zilly, second by Alderman Sarff, the ordinance be referred Q to the Legal & Ordinance committee. Voice vote, motion carried. ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC BENEFIT FUNDS IN THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC, CIVIL DEFENSE IMPROVEMENTS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman May second by Alderman Zilly to refer the street of Walnut and 7th Avenue to see if it warrants a stop sign to the Street & Traffic Committee. Voice vote, motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Steck to go into executive session to discuss personnel. Voice vote, motion carried. Council recessed at 7:09 P.M. Executive minutes are on file with the city clerk. Executive session adjourned at 7:14 P.M. Council reconvened in open session at 7:15 P.M. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Kovachevich, the appointment of Robert Hurst as Assistant Street Superintendent be confirmed. Voice vote, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Meade, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:16 P.M. CITY CLERK APPROVED : /l/~~%~ e~u~~~~ MAYOR