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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-1986 Council Minutes 111 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on December 2, 1986 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, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. Absent: None. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5th MEETING. Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Chapn~an, the minutes of November 5th be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motior. carried. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18th MEE;TING. Corrections on page 105. Next to the last paragraph. Add the words "and, is, confirmatior~." Delete the words "approval, conformation." The sentence would then read...Jim Malmgren City Attorney stated that under the Personnel Palicy the mayor make~ the appointments and the appointment is subje~.~ t~o '::the con~~rmation of the ~ full council. ~ Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman May, the minutes ~ of November 18th be accepted and placed on file as amended. = Voice vote, motion carried. m COMMUNICATIONS FROM DAVID LEEZER - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR a AND BUDGET ADMINISTRATOR. After conferring with Charles Hickey of FmHA, he said we could use the current bench mark of $70,000 on the Phillips & Associates/Active English loan. Which means the balance would be under $100,000 and we would not need federal government approval. At the November 18.th meeting council approved an extension ' of payment on the loan for IPRI. IPRI officials did not appear at the meeting. Mr. Burke will be called and asked to attend the Clerical Committee meeting on December 9th. Liza Folley of CIC is in the process of negotiating a lease with a local individual for a group of buildings at CIC formerly known as 106, 105 and 108. I cannot publicly announce who will be leasing the buildings until all documents are signed. Because the city has some participation in CIC Miss Folley does need council's approval. Motion by Alderman Sarff, the city allows this lease agreement. Jim Malmgren City Attorney recommends the city not approve the lease until you have seen the lease in writing, so you can study the legals to see what if anything on how it affects the city's collateral position. Alderman Sarff withdrew his motion. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Chapman, to approve the concept of Liza Folley. Discussion. Alderman Workman asked if this is in the form of a supplier to CIC? David Leezer Community Development Director replied "no, just a client in terms of a renter, and he is not in competition." Voice vote,motion carried. ~ 2 CONTINUED December 2, 1986 Attended the Illinois Enterprise Zone Association meeting in Springfield. We are drafting an agenda to meet with officials of DCCA, more specifically director Hedges, about ways improvements can be dealt with on the Enterprise Zone program. Such as money thru the state program for marketing. Contacted officials from Thompson appraisals who are performing the appraisal for the land where the prison will be located. They stated the appraisal will be completed and given to the city this week. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLIFF SAGASER - CITY ENGINEER. The county has advertised with municipalities in the county , the selling of a 1975 single axle dump truck, complete with snowblade. They'll sell at a cost of $3,200. Cliff would like action on purchasing the truck this evening. He proposed to offer the county $2,800, with the money to pay for the truck coming from the sewer department of $1,000 and $1,800 from the general fund. He said he selected these figures based on information supplied by Larry Dutton Wastewater Supt. Larry reported that an extension of his operation where the sewer department wants to utilize more of its people and less of the street department, thus saving the general fund some expenses. Motion by Alderman Workman, second by Alderman May, to try to purchase the truck at $2,800 and in the event the purchase can't be made at this price, authorize the city engineer to offer $3,200. Discussion. Alderman Steck asked the mileage of the truck? Cliff said 110,000. Alderman Chapman asked if the truck had been used to haul salt? Cliff said "no, this truck was used as a auxiliary truck." Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman. NAYS - Aldermen Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich, Mayor Edwards. Motion defeated. 4 AYES 5 NAYS 0 ABSENT. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. " Council Action None. Street & Garbage. Council Action Motion by Alderman Workman, second by Alderman Chapman, to authorize the mayor and the city attorney to enter into discussion with Midwestern Savings & Loan Association and bring back the necessary documents. Discussion. Jim Elson had presented a plan from Midwestern Savings to put in a drive in facility behind the present building, with the alley being left open. Mayor Edwards said because the area is in the TIF area we have certain things to go by, we have to advertise to see if anyone has other plans, and what is the best use of the land. Voice vote, motion carried. Informational: The petition for the 1100 block of South Avenue A between West Tamarack and West Beech was only for blacktopping of the street, not for curb and gutters. This was referred ' to Cliff Sagaser City Engineer for consideration of the 1987 MFT. 113 CONTINUED December 2, 1986 ' Lake, Buildings & Ground. Council Action None. Public Works, Water & Sewer ' Council Action Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Chapman, to proceed ' and advertise for bids on both water towers. Discussion. Mayor ' Edwards said he had spoken to Pat Wright City Treasurer and she says there is enough money to pay for the painting and ' repairs on the towers without amending the ordinance. Voice , vote, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Mayor Edwards thanked Ray O Hartle maintenance superintendent for staying at city hall ~ over the weekend when the furnace malfunctioned. ~ Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Workman, the = appointments of Emma Poe to the Planning & Zoning Commission, (n and to the Historical, Preservation & Development Committee Q Norma Wheeler as advisory and Kathy Bobell a voting member be confirmed. Voice vote, motion carried. A letter of commendation was read recognizing Larry Hoerman, David Burnham, Bill West for outstanding service in responding to a second alarm fire at 346 West Maple Street on November 19, 1986. With disregard to personal life and safety, they effected the removal of a fire victim from a fire building. The letter was signed by Robert Derenzy Fire Chief, Assistant ' Chief Harold Carrison. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - GOVERNING THE USE OF WEAPONS AND FIREARMS IN THE CITY OF CANTON. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman Kovachevich, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1123. ORDINANCE - ABATING A PORTION OF A BOND LEVY FOR THE 1986-1987 FISCAL YEAR ($1,650,000 PRINCIPLE AMOUNT SEWER BONDS, SERIES 1985.) Second reading, read by title. Mayor Edwards said the amount being abated is $120,000. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Bohler, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1124. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, TITLE 6, RELATING TO ANIMALS. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1125. ~i~ CONTINUED December 2, 1986 RESOLUTION - STREET LIGHT 254 WEST LOCUST STREET. Second reading, read by title. Alderman Workman asked for defeat . of the ordinance as the city eliminated this street light under the street light removal program. Motion by Alderman Workman, second by Alderman Bohler, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. Alderman Bohler, said the location is dark and believes the light should be put back as eldely women live on the street. Alderman May agreed with Alderman Bohler. Alderman Steck said he took a tour of that area and its not any darker than some other areas in town. Alderman Sarff said we should reconsider the street light program and discuss at the next committee meeting. Cliff Sagaser City Engineer said the purpose of the street lights is for automobile traffic and traffic on the highways. There not to be used as security lights, its against city policy. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen May, Bohler. NAYS - Aldermen Chapman, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. 2 AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion defeated. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - AMENDING SECTION 1, CI3APTER 10, TITLE 9 FOR STOP SIGNS IN FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS. First reading, read by title. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PHILLIPS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Workman, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Resolution being #1184. RESOLUTION - APPROVING A COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MARION CLARK. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Zilly, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. Alderman Chapman asked if Marion Clark agreed to this completely? Jim Malmgren City Attorney said he did not talk to Mr. Clark, but had talked to the attorney representing Mr. Clark, and was told it is acceptable. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, 4Vorkman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Resolution being #1185. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman May, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:42 p.m. ~JI~ CITY CLERK APPROVED . MAYOR