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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-1987 Council Minutes ~_52 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February ' 17th, 1987 in Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY MAYOR ED4VARDS . Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present: Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, May, Chapman. Absent: Aldermen Kovachevich, Workman, Bohler. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3RD MEETING. Alderman Chapman asked for a correction of the minutes on page 148 under Lake, Building and Grounds. The roll call count should be 5 Ayes, 1 Nay. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Steck the minutes be accepted and placed on file as corrected. Voice vote, motion carried. BILLS FOR JANUARY. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Chapman, all bills approved for January be paid. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Chapman, May, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT COMMUNICATIONS FROM DAVID LEEZER - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND BUDGET ADMINISTRATOR. Dave introduced Jim Burke from IPRI. Mr. Burke gave council a progress report from IPRI. Their activities have been four fold since he last talked to council. It has revolved around modifications and production, financing options and the marketing aspect of it, and joint venture projects with other companies. We are now shipping material and shipped a truckload out yesterday. We will be making a shipment out every other day; and in a week or two we will be shipping a truckload per day of 45,000 pounds of material a load. The next step will be to boost production up to 120,000 pounds a day. The demand is there for the processing and we can ship it as fast as we can get it processed. We are going to offer 150,000 shares of stock to the public at $1.50 per share. We also have two other financing programs we can go with if the need is there. We anticipate retiring a lot of our fixed debt with the city before the end of 1987. Mr. Burke showed a sample of densified chips to the council. We are not able to do that now, but would like to place that equipment in the plant before the year is over. IPRI's accountant is doing the January statement and a copy of that will be given to the Mayor. IPRI made a$2,000. payment to the city today, and plan on getting an additional $10,000. payment to the city by March 31st. On April 7th, Mr. Burke will be back to the meeting and give a complete payout schedule. Hopefully by the first of July we will be able to get current on all the back payments we owe. A motion was made by Alderman Sarff to delay the next IPRI payment until March 31st. Second by Alderman Zilly. Voice vote, motion carried. Dave reported that last Thursday, a small group from Canton travelled to Pontiac. They were himself, Kelly Duchardt, and Bob Groves. He would like to parallel a downtown project involving renovation and rehabilitation of businesses in the area. Dave will be working with the Chamber to pursue this. The Good Deed Project is going on now. There is alot of good public relations, and seems to be alot of interest and excitement about the program. The Good Deed Project is sponsored by the Chamber and offers one square yard of property at the prison site for $1.00, in return the purchaser get a"deed". The money will go towards paying for the prison property. Dave said some people have confused the Tax Increment and Utility Tax. He would like to clarify that the utility tax in no way is tied to the prison. If Project Good Deed is successful, there may not be a need for Tax Increment financing. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLIFF SAGASER - CITY ENGINEER. Cliff made a presentation for the Public Works Employee for the month of January, 1987 to Raymond F. Hartle. CONTINUED February 17, 19~~ 3 ' Cliff said the MFT street work for the coming year would include ' Vine Street in the area of Westview school. Cliff, Jim Boyd, and Tracie are in the process of selecting streets that need attention. Cliff gave a list of projects that he would like to see funded through the Build Illinois Project. The first four items are the most important he said. Projects and estimated costs are: Cost Standpipe at Industrial Park 250,000 ' New Water line from plant to town 80,000 New main pump at Water Plant 50,000 New generator at water plant 100,000 New roof & storage facility at water plant 20,000 . Circumferencing road around Canton Lake 50,000 Water line connecting college line to Prison line 80,000 New garage building at Street Dept. 20,000 Sewer & water lines at BarMac Subdivision 100,000 O Misc. sewer rehabilitation 200,000 : Misc. water line installations 50,000 ~ Improvements to East Chestnut 400,000 ' ~ Improvements to Ave. A from Pine to Locust 100,000 = Improvements to Ave. A from Locust to Vine 75,000 m Traffic lights at Ave. A& Locust 75,000 a Ave. D and R.R. Crossing underpass 85,000 Completion of Enterprise Drive at the Industrial Park 80,000 Earthwork on lots at Industrial Park 50,000 Sewer & water lines to new State Prison 60,000 New sidewalks in uptown area outside of the square 75,000 TOTAL $ 2,000,000 ' ~~3~~ info.rmed council the new sludge truck for the Sewage Plant is being delivered tomorrow. It will be housed temporarily at the city Street Department's garage. It is an impressive piece of equipment and Cliff would like everyone to go see it. This is part of the grant project for the Sewage Plant. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Committee. Janitorial bids were discussed. In reviewing the bids and comparing the costs, Cliff Sagaser recommends Nancy Banister at the amount of $585. per month for all three locations. There will not be any time restraints on her working, as there was when she worked for Dawson's. The cost for carpet cleaning is $67.50 for each time we ask her, and the cost for window cleaning is $15.00 each time we ask her. She is the third low bidder for the total cost per year. Motion by Alderman Sarff to accept Nancy Banister as the lowest and best bid for janitorial services. Second by Alderman Chapman. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, May, Chapman. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT The bids for the Canton Lake Project were discussed next. Cliff said no action will be taken on the bids at this time because the engineer's estimate for this project had an error on item #6 and #7 on what they anticipated their estimate would be. Their estimate should have been approximately $7,000 more than what was indicated. The engineers told Cliff about this prior to the letting. The engineers are making investigations into the low bidder and are getting references on him. We hope to make a recommendation at the Clerical Meeting, with formal approval coming at the next council meeting. 1~~ CONTINUED February 17, 1987 The next item was a request for plastering at the Sewage Treatment Plant. The Committee recommends the low bid from Hummel Plastering. Motion by Alderman Sarff to accept Hummel Plastering bid of $650. for work at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Second by Alderman Zilly. Discussion. Alderman Steck asked why this wasn't just painted. Cliff said the EPA had a requirement of certain surfaces in a Treatment Plant. This is a special surfacing that is hard like concrete when it is set up, and is specified in EPA regulations. This will last two to three times longer. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Chapman, May, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT The next item was the annual computer system maintenance contract in the amount of $1,150. Motion by Alderman Sarff to enter into the computer system maintenance contract. Second by Alderman Chapman. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, May, Chapman. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT The pay estimates were discussed next. Motion by Alderman Sarff to accept pay estimate #10 for Hillyer Excavating for Project #2 for $109,159.75. Second by Alderman Zilly. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Chapman, May, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT Motion by Alderman Sarff to accept pay estimate #3 from Heinz Construction for Project #3 for $167,247.50. Second by Alderman Steck. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, May, , Chapman. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT Motion by Alderman Sarff to approve the Mayor to sign the necessary documents from the EPA for reimbursement of $202,103.00. Second by Alderman Steck. Voice vote, motion carried. Negotiations, Grievance and Personnel. Motion by Alderman Sarff for the temporary appointment of Keith Bitner to be extended for 30 days at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Second by Alderman Zilly. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff to request hiring a temporary police officer to replace Ron Pavley who is retiring. Second by Alderman May. This recommendation goes to the Police and Fire Commission. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Chapman, May, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS: Y1one. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT Community and Industrial development. Council action. None. Legal and Ordinance Committee, Motion by Alderman Sarff to not make a payment on the note for the Fulton Square Corporation. Second by Alderman Chapman. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, May, Chapman. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. The Liquor Commission met last Wednesday. They recommend issuing a Class A license to Tom Stanley at 154 E. Elm. Motion by Alderman Sarff to grant a Class A Liquor License to Tom Stanley at 154 E. Elm. Second by Alderman May. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Chapman, riay, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT The Commission also recommends a Class B Supper Club license to Georgia Morgan. She has leased the lounge at Siesta Motel ; and is putting in a steak house there. She has held a liquor license before and there have been no problems. Motion by Alderman May to grant a Class B Supper Club license to Georgia Morgan. Second by Alderman Sarff. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, May, Chapman. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT CONTINUED February 17, 1987 1 5 5 The Mayor stated that Dr. Maguire had resigned from the Zoning Board of Appeals. He recommends appointing D. J. Kennedy to fill that position. Motion by Alderman Zilly to accept the ; appointment of D. J. Kennedy to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Second by Alderman Sarff. Voice vote, motion carried. ~ Mayor Edwards informed council that the meetings would now be on Cable TV at 11:30 a.m. on the Wednesday following council meetings, instead of 2:00 p.m. ' ; Mayor Edwards complimented the police work of officer Dean Putman and the entire police department on the quick action leading to an arrest on the recent incident. Chief Molleck said that officer Putman and Lieutenant Pavley are leaving in the morning ~ to pick up the prisoner in Tennessee. The County usually does ; this, but they are picking up a prisoner in Florida. The Mayor attended the annual Chamber dinner last night and said we could all be proud of the fact that people are going to try i to help us with the deficit on buying the prison ground. The O Chamber is handling this and it is going very well. ~ The Athena Award was awarded to Nancy Whites at the Chamber dinner. ~ He congratulated Nancy who was on vacation at the time. The = Citizen of the Year was awarded to Mayor Edwards. He expressed m his appreciation. Q Jim Malmgren spoke on the Banner Lake Project. He gave council r a copy of the Pre-application for Federal Assistance, which the Water Commission made to the Farmer's Home Administration. The total project cost is $2,280,000. and would be used to install approximately 44 miles of water line in a large loop from the ' Canton Water Plant running through Banner, Glasford, Hanna City, ' Farmington and back to Canton. That would hook on approximately 3,000 residences or 12,000 users. The idea of the concept is that the Water Commission would purchase water from the City of Canton at wholesale prices. The commission would then wholesale the water to the individual municipalities. The municipalities would then retail to the citizens in that community. This is only a pre-application and there have already been some changes. , The commission wants the City Council to approve in principle, without obligating the city in any manner, the concept of selling to the commission city water based upon what we assume would be a standard Farmer's Home Administration purchase agreement. ' This is the same agreement we presently have in force with five communities. Cliff feels this would be a profitable and good thing for the city. It would make the cost of water more economical. Alderman Sarff asked what the current capacity was. Cliff said we are now treating about 1.4 million gallons per ' day. We are capable of pumping about 22 million gallons per day with existing pumps. He said we can treat about 4~ to 5 ' million gallons. If there was a failure in power, we don't have standby electric power to pump and treat at the same time. Cliff said there is no supply problem for water. The Mayor said he endorses the Banner Lake Project, but does not want to put the City of Canton in stress. The Mayor recommends we send this to committee. Motion by Alderman Chapman to refer this concept to the Lake, Building & Grounds Committee. Second by Alderman May. Voice vote, motion carried. Jim gave an update of the status of the proposed feasibility study for the Copperas Creek impoundment. We have been working on this for 1~ years now. We have tried to get state money to fund this study, but other projects have come first. We have not received any funding and the commission feels there is a lack of enthusiasm for the project. we need active participation from municipalities and support from the governing bodies. Jim said the commission is at a standstill on this. CONTINUED February 17, 1987 ~ 5f~ OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CANTON (Moshier, Wheeler, Wilson, Johnson). The Mayor asked this be held over. Jim said there is an amended ordinance with the legal description in it. ` ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF NORTH AVENUE A BETWEEN THE NORTH CURB LINE OF WEST LOCUST STREET AND THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF WEST VINE STREET. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Chapman to place the ordinance on its passage. Second by Alderman May. Alderman Steck said he had taken a survey of the residents on Avenue A. The results were 13 residents happy with the two-way decision. Three residents - were against it. Eleven residences were either vacant or no one home. Eight residents would like to see no parking on the street for safety reasons, and three would like to see restrictive parking. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Chapman, May, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1132. ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY OF BARBARA AYERS AT THE ADDRESS OF 504 WEST MAPLE. Second readinq, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff the ordinance be placed on its passage. Second by Alderman Zilly. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, May, Chapman. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1133. ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A BEAUTY SHOP AT 107 HARVESTER LANE. Second reading, read by title. Attorney John Potter spoke for the petitioners, Barbara and Barry Howard. He said that six of the adjoining neighbors have consented to the home occupation permit. The Howard's waive any right to have a sign or any other exterior evidence as part of their operation. They are residents of the ' house, and it will not involve any other employees outside of the home. It will be a one chair operation, and no parking will be involved other than on the premises. Alderman Sarff asked about the restrictive covenances in the area. Jim Malmgren said the city cannot get involved in private restrictive covenances. We just enforce the ordinances we have. Mr. Potter stated in his opinion the business would not violate the restrictive covenances of the area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the adoption of the petition. Motion by Alderman Zilly to place the ordinance on its passage. Second by Alderman D7ay. Roll call. AYES: Aldermen Chapman, May, Zilly. NAYS: Aldermen Sarff, Steck. Motion defeated. 3 AYES 2 NAYS 3 ABSENT. The Mayor stated an AYE vote of 5 was needed for passage. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 21 RELATING TO A MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Zilly to send this ordinance to the Finance Committee's next meeting. Second by Alderman Sarff. Voice vote, motion carried. ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1129, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON LINDEN STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTH MAIN STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTH FOURTH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title. CONTINUED February 17, 1987 1 5~ ORDINANCE - ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY ILLINOIS (West Locust Limits). First reading, read by title. Jim Malmgren said this was the same ordinance that is listed under Old Business regarding Moshier, Wheeler, Wilson, Johnson. It has been rewritten with a legal description, and is replacing it. Motion by Alderman Zilly to take this ~ ordinance from the agenda. Second by Alderman Chapman. Voice vote, motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Threatened/Imminent, Pending Litigation. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Steck to go into executive session. Voice vote, motion carried. ! Council recessed the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Alderman Chapman was excused from the executive session as he ' had another meeting. Council reconvened in open session at 8:53 p.m. The Executive minutes are on file for review. ~ ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Zilly ~ to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at ~ 8:54 p.m. _ m a ~ ~ CITY CL K APPROVED: C_- YOR