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Home My WebLink About03-17-1987 Council Minutes 165 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on March 17, 1987 in Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY DONALD E. EDWARDS MAYOR. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6;30 p.m. Present - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. Absent - Alderman Kovachevich. MINUTES OF MARCH 3 MEETING. The city clerk reported that she had made some corrections on page 161. The last sentence of David Leezer's report, the correction should read March 24 not March 27. On page 164 the resolution designating the Chamber of Commerce as agent, the roll call was added. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, the minutes be approved as amended. Voice vote, motion carried. ' Q BILLS FOR FEBRUARY. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman ~ Zilly, all bills presented for payment be approved and paid. ~ Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES = 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. ~ Q COMMUNICATIONS FROM DAVID LEEZER - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND BUDGET ADMINISTRATOR. David reported that the Aldi's ' situation has not changed at this time. Cliff Sagaser has sent letters to the EPA and Aldi's since council last met. I announced that increments from the Aldi's project would be ' $1,300 per year. I should have reported that $1,300 would be just for the Aldi building by itself. If we took in the entire block the increments would be some $6,000. The "Today Show" will be featuring CIC on March 13. The Community Devel°pment department is wanting to renew the ad with the magazine Plant, Sites & Parks. This is to be done in conjunction with the Spoon River Marketing office. This would be a special edition, their highlighting the State of Illinois and Enterprise Zones. The cost to the city would be $358.60. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Steck, the approval to place the ad at a cost of $358.60. Discussion. Alderman Sarff asked how much response have we received from the other ads? Dave said approximately 15-20 responses. Alderman Sarff asked if any have paid off? Dave commented not yet! Nothing is tangible we still have 3 to 4. About ~ of those responding are development companies who are making contacts for their clients. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLIFF SAGASER - CITY ENGINEER. Cliff gave background information on Elaine Scott 'Employee of the Month" of February as a devoted employee. Specialized Engineer has completed all of the grouting that was to be done thru the walls of the tunnel. They did not pump in near as much grout into the outside area of the tunnel as they anticipated per specifications. 16 f~ CONTINUED March 17, 1987 Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, approve the part time employement of Keith Bitner to continue working until the full time position is filled at the WaterTreatment Plant. Voice vote, motion carried. Met with our consulting engineer Crawford, Murphy & Tilly and Hillyer Contruction to go over a premli minary check list to a final check list on Project 1 of the sewer project. We made several notes on what remains to be finished before we can finalize the project. COMMITTEE REPORTS: ~ Legal & Ordinance. Council Action None. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Steck, to participate in the PIC work experience program for 13 weeks at 30 hours per week. Voice vote, motion carried. Finance. Council Action Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, the approval of the request from Heinz Construction for Project 3 and pay estimate 4 in the amount of $213,212.63. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Zilly, the approval of the request to the State EPA for the city in the amount of $108,805. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, to approve the pay request from Hillyer Construction for Project 2 and pay estimate 11 in the amount of $16,416. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Workman, second by Alderman Chapman, approval granted to sell a 1974 International Tandem truck which has no value to the city to Fred Schulke for $2,500. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman May, to approve the purchasing of a 1980 Chevy C30 pickup truck for $4,700 from Ron Delost and paid from sewer department funds. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. 16~ CONTINUED March 17, 1987 Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Workman, to approve the quote of Alexander Lumber in the amount of $5,275.35 for a gable roof at the water plant, and a cost of $118. each for 10 insulated windows and $108. each for 10 weatherstrip windows. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Mayor Edwards said by city ordinance Section 1-18-1 of the Municipal Code any amounts over $5,000 shall be let for competitive bidding unless you follow the waiver requirements in Section 1-18-4. Motion by Alderman Workman, second by Alderman May, to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Section 1-18-4 of the Municipal Code. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - Alderman Sarff. Motion O carried. 6 AYES 1 NAY 1 ABSENT. ~ Community Development. ~ = Council Action m Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Sarff to accept a the quote from Peat, Marwick & Mitchell for the compliance audit in the amount of $800. Discussion. Alderman Zilly informed the council that a local firm had been contacted but was unavailable. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Steck, permission granted to lease Community Development lots for garden space ' to the public. Discussion. Most of the lots had been targeted for rehab. David Leezer reported it's on a first come basis for chosing a lot at $1. for rent and a lease agreement stating the leasee has to clear the lot. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Workman, the approval for city attorney Jim Malmgren and community development director David Leezer to attend a meeting on arbitration and expenses of $108 be paid. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Motion by Alderman Sarff second by Alderman Zilly, to pick up the expenses of $12. each for city clerk Nancy Whites and city treasurer Pat Wright to attend the Illinois Municipal Treasurer's meeting on April 23. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES - 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. We've compiled a list of those who have garbage pickup, this has proven to be successful. I've asked by memo that before we not pick up anyone's garbage, we notify the homeowner with a letter 2 weeks in advance. Mayor Edwards said the officials from Cable TV keep in close contact with him. He would like for the Legal & Ordinance committee to meet with Cable officials to try and receive a better access channel for the city. ~ss CONTINUED March 17, 1987 Viewing for the council meeting is now 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday after the meeting. Mayor Edwards said he would like to get direct hook up for live broadcast of the council meetings. Mike Conklin has typed the meetings over 18 months. Mayor ~ Edwards said he would like to have a budget to offset these expenses of Mike's. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - ANNEXING AND REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (PROPOSED PRISON PROPERTY). Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Workman, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1137. ORDINANCE - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE WORKING CASH FUND TO THE GENERAL CORPORATE FUND. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Bohler, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1138. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 4 OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER 3 REGULATING PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS. Second reading, read by title. City Attorney Jim Malmgren stated that the ordinance needs to be amended on page 2. Section 4-3-8 would become a new Section 4-3-9. Insert a new Section 4-3-8 with the heading Compliance: The property owner or contractor would be required to apply for an obtain a permit before construction can start. And under th~ same provision, swimming pools capable of containing 500 gallons or more. Cliff Sagaser City Engineer said he felt there should be some allowance for minimum size, both in depth and volume. Motion by Alderman Workman, second by Alderman Steck, to approve the amendment of Section 4-3-4 to raise the requirements of a fence to not less than six feet in height. Discussion. Alderman Steck said the majority of above ground pools are 48 inches high. If you put up a 4 foot fence with above ground pool your not gaining anything. Motion and second withdrawn. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Zilly, the ordinance be placed on its passage as amended. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Workman, second by Alderman Chapman, to amend the ordinance and add a fee of $15. for above ground pools in one piece, and a fee of $25. for in ground pools no matter the size. Voice vote, motion carried. Roll call for passage of the ordinance as amended. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1139. NEW BUSINESS: 169 CONTINUED March 17, 1987 ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 1, RELATING TO "SUPPER CLUB." First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE - REZONING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 420 WEST LOCUST FROM R-2 TO B-1 ZONING CONFIGURATION. First reading, read by title. RESOLUTION - APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CANTON INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION AND THE CITY. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman May, the resolution be held over to the next council meeting. Voice vote, motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION. PERSONNEL. Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Steck, to go into executive session. Voice O vote, motion carried. ~ Council recessed the open session at 7:49 p.m. ~ = The executive minutes are on file in the office of the city m clerk. Q ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Workman to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ` LE. ITY CLERK APPR VED 0 ~ MAYOR