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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-1962 Council Meeting Minutes k Canton City Council held a regular meeting June 5, 1962e in, the6City Council Chamber. Ma7ror Cook called the meeting; to order at 7;10 P. M. Present: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, Staley, Wright, Herbener, Hurst, Long, Skinner, Gibbons, Abbott, Berry, Horton, and Geroge. Absent: Alderman Bender. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer b,,i Alderman Long. Alderman Long moves and Alderman George seconds that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as presented and placed on file. Roll._ call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Petition for street improvement on Van D, ke Drive was by motion of Alderman Skinner, seconded by Alderman Gibbons, referred to the Board of Local Improve- ments by a unanimous roll call vote. Bills for the month of May were read including a bill for damage to property of Donald Smith. Alderman Herbener moves and Alderman Berry seconds that the Donald Smith bill be referred to the Claims Committee for study and report to next Council meeting. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Herbener, seconded by Alderman Long, moves that all bills except the Smith bill be . . allowed for payment. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Reports of all officers were read. Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman CYO Skinner moves to accept reports and place on file. Roll call vote. AYE; Unanimous. Alderman Skinner reported that curbs around the city should be repaired be- fore any sealing was done and reported that sidewalks on the square needed repair. Alderman Herbener, seconded by Alderman Staley moves that an inspec- tion of sidewalks be made and a report of condition of same be made to the Council. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Skinner, reporting for the Street and Alley Committee, stated that the Street Department was short-handed and would need at least one more em- ployee during the vacation period. Alderman Skinner then moves to accept the lowest bid for oiling and chipping, seconded by Alderman Berry. Alder- man Herbener reported there were three possible ways of raising money at this time -- wheel tax, take from the wat-r department or a utility tax. After discussion, Alderman Skinner withdrew his motion and Alderman Berry his second of same. Alderman Skinner, seconded by Alderman Berry, then moves to open the bids for oiling and chipping. One bid had been received -- opened -- W. L. Miller Co., total cost proposed for oil and chips $14,789.10 read. Alder- man Skinner wanted to go on record as asking for a police to be set up for the application of oil and chips to the various streets in the City (186 blocks needing attention but the bid covers approximately 110 blocks) and suggested that same be spread on a percentage basis in each ward with each Alderman to designate which blocks needs attention first. Alderman Berry moves that, starting in June, the Parking Lot Fund be held up and use that money for streets for one year only. His motion was ruled out of ild" order. Alder- man Hurst, seconded by Alderman George moves to accept the W. L. Miller Co. bid. Alderman Howard moves to table this motion until after the reading of the Vehicle Tax Ordinance. No second to the motion. Roll call vote on mo- tion to accept bids. AYE; Aldermen Wright, Herbener, Hurst, Long, Skinner, Gibbons, Abbott, Berry, Horton, and George. NAY: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, and Staley. (10 AYES and 3 NAYS) . Motion carried. Alderman Berry moves that an ordinance be drafted to discontinue putting money into off-street narking for a period of one year -- this money to be used for oiling, graveling, etc. for the Street Department. Motion seconded by Alderman Hurst. Discussion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Horton, Berry, Abbott, Hurst, and Wright. 14AY: Aldermen George, Gibbons, Skinner, Long, Herbener, Staley, Sebree, and Howard. (5 AYES and 8 NAYS) . Motion lost. Alderman ;coward reported that the JayCee's were officially opening the beach on July 1 and wished to have concession rights that day, also privilege to sell chances on prizes on June 23 and 30 on the square -- money to be used for beach area. Alderman Howard moves and Alderman George seconds a motion to grant this privilege. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, Staley, Wright, Herbener, Long, Skinner, Gibbons, Abbott, Berry, Horton, and George. PASSING. Alderman Hurst. NAY; :done. (12 AYES, 1 PASS) . Motion carried. l 106 June 5, 1962, Cont. Alderman George inquired about the ordinance pertaining to the ten-day sick leave. Alderman Howard stated that an ordinance would be presented soon to take care of sick leave, treating all employees fairly. Alderman Long, reporting on the shelter proposed for Jones Park -- a marquee type for $2,018.00 and a car-port type $1,130.00 Alderman Hurst recommended that this matter be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee for further study and talk to churches and organizations who would use this structure. inquiry about the status of the Star Delivery case by Alderman Staley. A meeting date to be set soon. Request for an ice cream social Aug 3 by the Salvation Army Girl Guard Leaders. Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Skinner, moves to grant this request. Oral vote. AYE: Unanimous. Letter announcing next Municipal Assoc., Central Region, June 13, Macomb. Thank you letter from Elmwood Farmers State Bank for support of Interstate #74. Invitation from the St. David Village Board to attend the dedicatl of the new dater Works System on June 10. Alderman Herbener recommended that Alder- men Staley and Wright represent the City Council. Alderman Wright stated that he would be very happy to accept. Resignation of Charles L. Martin, Jr. from the Planning Commission read. Alder- man Long, seconded by Alderman Horton, moves to accept the resignation. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook announced that George Hocker had been appointed to fill this vacancy. Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman Long, moves that this appointment be approved. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Resignation of Alderman Staley from the Finance Committee. Alderman Hurst moves and Alderman George seconds to accept this resignation. Alderman Skinner stated that he would resign from the Street and Alley Committee if Alderman Staley's resignation was accepted. Alderman Herbener also the stated that he wished to resign. Discussion. Alderman Howard moves to table the motion. Motion seconded by Alderman Long. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Sebree, Wright, Long, Gibbons, Abbott, Berry, and Horton. NAY: Aldermen Staley, Herbener, Hurst, Skinner, and George. (8 AYES and 5 NAYS) . Carried. Letter from the State Water Survey Division regarding the survey made in 1960 and requesting the City of Canton to fulfill their obligation in this survey so that same can be completed this fall. Alderman Herbener recommended that this letter be referred to City Engineer to complete the shore-line map. Resolution for transfer of funds ($10,000.00 from the Sales Tax Fund to the Board and Bridge Fund) . Alderman Wright, seconded by Alderman Long, moves to adopt this resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Resolution No.318. Bonds with the American Surety Co. properly approved by the Finance Committee, for Harold E. White, Plumbing Inspector 02,000.00); Howard H. Griffin, Fire and Police Commissioner (° 11000.00); Betty J. Tandy, Secretary to the Mayor ($1.,000.00); Robert DeRenzy, Treasurer of the Fire Department ($1,000.00); Harold P. Kennedy, Fire and Police Commissioner ($1,000.00) ; and Michael Klobuchar, Fire and Police 60mmissioner ($1,000.00) . Alderman Herbener made the motion and Alderman Wright seconds that these bonds be accepted and placed on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. First reading of the Appropriation Ordinance (total of $858,904.00) . First reading of a Vehicle Tax Ordinance. Alderman Wright, 'seconded by Alderman Staley moves to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men Staley, Wright, Herbener, Long, Skinner, Gibbons, Berry, and Horton. NAY: Aldermen Howard, Staley, Hurst, Abbott, and George. (8 AYES and 5 NAYS). Two-thirds vote necessary to suspend rules, therefore motion was lost. Resolution pertaining to furnishing water line and fire protection to a pro- Dosed nursing home at the edge of the City. Alderman Gibbons, seconded by Alderman Skinner moves to adopt this resolution. Alderman Herbener moves to amend this motion to insert in the Resolution in the proper place Minot to ex- 107 teed a distance of one-half mile from the Cit limits. 1962, Cont. seconded this motion. Roll call vote on the amendment. Alderman George Alderman Gibbons then moves to adopt the Resolution as amended,U ec nded• by Alderman George. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. This, Resolution No. 319. Mayor Cook appointed Oren Brown as Cemetery Superintendent as recommended by the Cemetery Board and Veda Belle BPnac as File Clerk in the Police ?Department. Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Sebree, moves that these appointments be accepted. Roll call vote. AYE. Unanimous. Alderman Long moves to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Berry. After it was made known there was further business to discuss, Alderman Long withdrew his motion and Alderman Berry withdrew his second of same. Alderman Gibbons introduced Mr. St. Clair who told the Council that he had options on four properties that were up on July 1. His intentions are to build a new super market and asked the Council for a variance in the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to one of the properties still in a residential zone. Wright stated that the Zoning Committee WUe Alderman C] as yet and moves that the Council grant variance to Mr. to function properly Motion was seconded b rr. St. Claims request. G� y Alderman Gibbons. Roll call vote. AYE; Aldermen George, Horton, Berry, gbbott, Gibbons, Skinner, Long, Hurst, Herbener, Wright, Staley, and Sebree. NAY: Alderman Howard. (12 AYES and 1 NAY). Carried. Alderman Wright introduced Mr. Harry Marshall who explained the functions of the Planning and Zoning Committee -- meetings held on the first and third Monday of each month. At the last meeting Mr. Hammond of the firm of Scruggs and Hammond was present and assisted in organizing this committee. He has been invited to attend three or four more meetings. Alderman Wright stated that there was some expense involved in this committee and reported that he thought the committee would require about $600.00. Alderman George moves that the property located at 535 N. 10th Ave. be rezoned so that the owner could build a store at that site. This motion seconded by Alderman Berry. Alderman Wright moves that this motion be held over until the next meeting and in the meantime the applicants for variance in zoning should make applications to the Mayor and be present at the next Council meeting. This motion seconded by Alderman Herbener. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mr. Elmer Young, from the firm of Crawford, Murphy & Tilly reported that a notice for receiving sealed bids for materials required in the maintenance of Arterial and Von-Arterial streets (1962) should be advertised and opened on June 21 when one of the state engineers would be present. He also stated that he had inspected Argonne Drive, Stonegate Drive, Locust Street, east of Eleventh Avenue and said it might be well to protect these streets with seal coating. Alderman Wright moves, and Alderman Howard seconds, that authotity be given to sealcoat these streets. Rising vote. AYE; Unanimous. Alderman Long moves that the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to advertise for bids. Motion was seconded by Alderman Herbener. Rising vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Howard moves and Alderman George seconds that since the next Council meeting would be the day prior to a holiday that the meeting be postponed until July 10 for the first meeting in July. After being told it would take an ordinance to change the date, Alderman Howard withdrew his motion and Alder- man George withdrew his second of same. Alderman Herbener moves to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Hurst. Voice vote. $YE: Unanimous. Canton City Council adjourned at 11:05 P. M. l