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June 2nd, 1981
A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on June 2nd, 1981
in Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY
MAYOR EDWARDS .
Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present: Aldermen Kovache-
vich, Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke. Absent: Aldermen Selfridge,
Horr.
MINUTES OF MAY 19TH MEETING. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by
Alderman Grant the minutes of May 19th meeting be accepted and placed on
file. Voice vote, motion carried .
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety & Traffic.
Council Action
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None.
Street and Garbage
Q Council Action
Q None.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds
Council Action
None.
Public Works, Water & Sewer
Council Action
None.
Informational : Several bids will be advertised, some for electrical work
and roof repairs.
Mayor Edwards discussed the sidewalk plan. He has talked to one firm who
indicated that they may want to buy some Tax Increment Bonds . The City
would have to hold a public hearing to change the percentage that is now
payable on the bonds.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Ham-
mond the following appointments be confirmed . Voice vote, motion carried .
County Planning & Zoning. Roland Pettit.
Citizens Advisory Committee. Polly Smolich, Robert Beckner Sr. , Bob Naylor,
Carolyn Phillips, Kathy Harris, Carol Kuchan, Martha Robinson, Paul Sonneman,
Louis Mulligan.
Betterment Commission. Francis McClure, appointment by Alderman Mazza ;
Lawrence Stouffer, appointment by Alderman Carl ; Lois Rumler, appointment
by Alderman Grant; Don Cardosi , appointment by Alderman Horr; Helen Johnson,
appointment by Alderman Clarke,
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Libra,y Board . Charles (Chuck) Martin, Charlotte VanSickle, Ralph Froehling.
OLD BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE - PROHIBITING PARKING FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE HOURS BETWEEN
THE HOURS OF 6 A.M. AND 6 P.M. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WEST MAPLE BETWEEN SOUTH
AVENUE A AND SOUTH AVENUE B . Second reading, read by title only. Motion by
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Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Clarke, the ordinance be
placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES : Aldermen Clarke, Carl ,
Grant, Mazza, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion 'carried.
6 ayes 0 nays 2 absent . Or1di naince being #888.
AGREEMENT - MAINTENANCE OF MUNICIPAL STREETS. Motion by Alderman
Carl , second by Alderman Mazza, we enter into this agreement . Roll
call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl ,
Clarke. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 6 ayes 0 nays 2 absent.
Agreement being #409.
NEW BUSINESS :
The City Attorney Jim Malmgren discussed the Hadsell Ordinances and
Agreement. Jim stated that he was waiting to see if the agreement is
going to be acceptable to Mr. Hadsell before we obligate the City to
spend monies to counsel in Chicago. If you are of the opinion to obli-
gate the City to get written opinion from bond counsel as to the suffi-
ciency of all theseinstrutments, in advance of knowing whether Mr.
Hadsell would find the agreements acceptable.
Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Mazza , to honor our bill to
Kai Nebel for $8,500.00, purchase the Hadsell property, reimburse the
general fund for any expenses spent for Tax Increment. Roll call . AYES :
Aldermen Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None .
Motion carried. 6 ayes 0 nays 2 absent.
BIDS - LEASING OF THREE ACRES AT LAKE CANTON. Motion by Alderman Grant,
second by Alderman Kovachevich, the City Clerk be directed to open the
bids. Voice vote, motion carried . Bidders are: Donnie Myers total
bid $165.00, Ron Graves total bid $305 .00.
Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Hammond the bids be referred
to the Legal & Ordinance committee .
RESOLUTION - STEP ONE SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY- AGREEMENT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES, First reading, read in its entirety. Motion
by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Hammond, the resolution be adopted
and the Mayor be instructed to sign the agreement. Roll call . AYES:
Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, NAYS: None .
Motion carried . 6 ayes 0 nays 2 absent. Resolution being #885 . Agree-
ment being #410.
RESOLUTION - COST-OF-LIVING. First reading, read in it's entirety. Mo-
tion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Kovachevich, the resolution be
adopted. Discussion . Alderman Mazza stated that he is ill advised, to
diminish our bargaining power if we grant increases and don't have con-
tracts. It specifically takes away the incentive and unions to settle .
It puts the bargaining committee in a weaken posture.
Motion and second withdrawn.
Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Aldrman Clarke, that the resolution be
referred to the Finance Committee. Voice vote, motion carried .
CONTRACT - CONSULTING ENGINEER SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS IN BLOCK
GRANT. The contract has been accepted by the committee and funds will come
from the Hud program.
Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Hammond, to accept the
contract with the time period of 45 days be changed to 60 days. Roll
call . AYES: Aldermen Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Hammond, Kovachevich.
NAYS: None. Motion carried . 6 ayes 0 nays 2 absent. Contract being
#411 .
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RESOLUTION - OFFERING TO EXTEND THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS.
First reading, read by title, Alderman Carl commented that a commit-
ment had been made to the unions and asked that council approve this
resolution. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Kovachevich,
to accept the resoiution.Discussion. Roll call , AYES: Aldermen
Kovachevich, Hammond, Mazza , Grant, Carl , Clarke. NAYS : None. Motion
carried. 6 ayes 0 nays 2 absent. Resolution being #886,
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Hammond to
adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried . Council adjourned at 7 :23 P.M.
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