HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-1981 Council Meetin Minutes 156
A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on August 18th
1981 in Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION
GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES CITY CLERK.
Mayor Edwards was absent from the meeting, therefore, nominations
were accepted for a Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion by Alderman Horr, second
by Alderman Grant, that Alderman Kovachevich be nominated for Mayor
Pro-Tem for toniohts meeting. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by
Alderman Hammond, the nominations be closed. Voice vote , motion
carried. 1 nay heard.
Mayor Pro-Tem Kovachevich asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present.
Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. Absent:
Alderman Selfridge.
MINUTES OF AUGUST 4TH MEETING. Motion by Alderman Grant, second by
Alderman Hammond the minutes of August 4th be accepted and placed on
file. Voice vote, motion carried.
BILLS FOR JULY. Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Hammond,
all properly authorized bills be paid. Discussion. The bill for Civil
Defense from Keller's Big Value in the amount of $141 .49 not be paid.
Does not have proper papers for payment. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen
Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None.
Motion carried. 7 ayes o nays 1 absent.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Council Action
Motion by Alderman Hammond, second by Alderman Mazza the bills in the
amount of $2,059.40 of the former City Attorney John McCarthy be paid
out of Tax Increment. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond,
Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 7 ayes
0 nays 1 absent.
Negotiations, Grievances & Personnel
Council Action
None.
Informational : The Public Works Contract was not on the agenda because it
has not been ratified.
Community & Industrial Development
Council Action
None.
Informational : The committee decided to have more community participation
in the Hud Grant, and to expand the target area which was the northern border
of the City, which was from 4th to 11th avenue on Walnut St. It would
expand from 4th to 11th on Walnut to Chestnut Street.
Legal & Ordinance
Council Action
None.
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Alderman Mazza reported on the streets that would be resurfaced and
payable out of Revenue Sharing Funds. Those streets are: Ave D-Maple
to the Railroad Track; Avenue D-and Hickory Street Intersection;
Main Street beauty Academy - 10 foot; West Elm to the dead-end,portion
of 50x28. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Hammond the
expenditure be authorized and paid out of Revenue Sharing. Roll call .
AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Hammond, Kovachevich.
NAYS: None, Motion carried. 7 ayes o nays 1 absent.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - AMOUNT OF $1 ,769.00. Motion by Alderman
Horr, second by Alderman Clarke, that an appeal be filed, and ;at the same
time this document be sent to the Finance Committee. Voice vote, motion
carried.
BID OF LETTING - 8:30 A.M. TUESDAY AUGUST 18TH - PSCHIRRER $88,159.00.
Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Hammond the low bid of
(` George Hoffman and Sons in the amount of $84,849.35 be approved. Roll
call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke,
�. Horr. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 7 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Contract
being #415.
Q PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M. CONCERNING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY. At 7:00 P.M.
Q Mayor Pro-Tem Kovachevich recessed the regular scheduled council meeting
to hold a public hearing concerning the proposed tax levy. The floor
was opened to the public. No one from the public stepped forrward.
Council members gave no information. The public hearing adjourned at
7:02 P.M. and reconvened in regular session.
Kevin Stephenson was appointed to the Betterment Commission by Alderman
Kovachevich. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Grant, the
appointment be confirmed. Voice vote, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE - VACATING ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FEET OF AN ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY
FROM AVENUE H. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Grant,
second by Alderman Horr, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Discussion.
Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Carl , Grant, Mazza, Hammond,
Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 7 ayes 0 nays 1 absent.
Ordinance being #894.
NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE - LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY
1 , 1981 AND ENDING APRIL 30TH, 1982. First reading, read by title.
BIDS - TWO DUMP TRUCKS FOR STREET DEPT. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second
by Alderman Hammond, thb City Clerk be directed to open the bids. Voice
vote, motion carried. Bidders: Locks total bid $51 ,036.76; Metz Ford
total bid $46,540.00; Center State total bid $44,471 .20; Coleman-Pontiac
total bid $47,392.00. Motion by Alderman Grant, second by Alderman Clarke,
the bids be referred to the Street and Garbage committee. Voice vote,
motion carried.
BIDS - IMPROVEMENTS FOR RUSHFORD PARKING LOT. Motion by Alderman Clarke,
second by Alderman Grant, the City Clerk be directed to open the bids.
Voice vote, motion carried. Bidder - Pschirrer total bid $9,240.00.
Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Clarke, the bid be referred
to the Street & Garbage Committee. Voice vote, motion carried.
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RESOLUTION - REESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SALARY OF CHIEF OF POLICE
ROBERT MOLLECK FOR FISCAL YEAR MAY 1 , 1981 . First reading, read
by title. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Grant, the
resolution be approved. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich,
Hammond, Mazza, Grant, Carl , Clarke, Horr. NAYS: None. Motion
carried. Resolution being #902.
RESOLUTION - ABOLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman
Clarke that Aldeman Grant be excused from voting. Voice vote, motion
carried. Motion by Alderman Carl , second by Alderman Clarke the
resolution be approved. Discussion. Alerman Carl stated that this
was a cost-saving to the City. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Horr,
Clarke, Carl , Mazza, Hammond, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion
carried. Resolution being #903. 6 ayes 0 nays 1 absent.
ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Alderman Clarke, second by Alderman Hammond to
adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:11 P.M.
CIT CLERK
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