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SPECIAL MEETING
July 11, 1961
A Special meeting of the Canton City Council was held July 11, 1961, 7:30 P. M.
in the City Council Chamber.
Mayor Cook called for Roll call, Present: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, Staley,
Wright, Herbener, Hurst, Long, Jkinner, Gibbons, Abbott, Berry, Horton, and
George. Absent: Alderman Bender.
Pledge of Allegiance was followed by a prayer by Alderman Long.
The City Clerk read the letter sent to all aldermen regarding the purpose of
the Special Council meeting.
1. First reading and discussion of an Ordinance levying taxes
for Corporate purposes -- for the fiscal year 1961-1962.
2. Consideration of the Final Estimate of the Caldwell Engineering Co.
3. Discussion of graveling and oiling streets in the City of Canton.
C An Ordinance levying Taxes for Corporate Purposes of the City of Canton,
^� Illinois, for the Fiscal Year of said City, 1961-1962 was read for the first
time. Same to be presented at the next regular Council meeting.
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Discussion of the matter of oil and chins for the city streets. Alderman
Staley recommended waiting another year when there would be more money avail-
able for the work. Alderman Herbener explained the finances of the City.
Alderman Howard also recommended waiting until next year for the project --
he then moves for a roll call vote of the Council's thoughts about waiting until
next year to see what can be done -- in other words -- not to anticipate
doing any oiling or chipping this year. This motion was seconded by Alderman
Berry. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Berry, Abbott, Gibbons, Skinner, Long,
Hurst, Herbener, Wright, Staley, Sebree, and Howard. NAY: Aldermen George
and Horton. (11 AYES and 2 NAYS). Motion carried.
The Eighth or Final Estima-te of the Caldwell Engineering Co. in the amount
of $36,442.78 read. After some discussion and a telephone call to Alderman
Bender, Alderman Long moves and Alderman George seconds the motion to allow
this bill for payment. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, Staley,
Wright, Herbener, Hurst, Long, Skinner, Gibbons, Abbott, Berry, Horton, and
George. NAY: done. Motion carried. Regarding the odor still present at the
sewer plant, it was suggested by Alderman Hurst that if the operator at the
plant did not understand the operation of same fully, the engineer should be
requested to instruct him.
Alderman Herbener moves that amendment be made to the minutes of June 20
an insertion regarding the Appropriation Ordinance in order to comply with
the law. This motion was seconded by Alderman Staley. Roll call vote. AYE:
Aldermen George, Horton, Berry, Abbott, Gibbons, Skinner, Long, Hurst, Herbe-
ner, Wright, Staley, Sebree, and Howard. STAY: - None. Motion carried.
Alderman Long moves to adjourn, seconded by Alderman George. Oral vote. AYE:
Unanimous. Canton City Special Council meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M.
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