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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-1963 Council Meeting Minutes 196 Aug, 6, 1963 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Aug. 6, 1963 in the resentCouncil Chamber. Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 7:02 P. M. for Roll Call. Aldermen Sebree, Howard, Wright, Duncan, Hurst, ,yWhitehead, Long, . Abbott.,* Gibbons., Horton, Jennings, Bender, and George. Absent: Alderman Skinner. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Prayer by Alderman Long. Alderman Howard moves and Alderman Horton seconds a motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented and place on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mr. Elmer Young, Consulting Engineer from the Crawford, Murphy and Tilly Firm re- ported that specifications and aesdtima�ended cost opening same Janes on Au�.project 1963er6;30 ready for advertising of bid's P. M. Alderman Jennings moves and Alderman Long seconds a motion, requesting per- mission from the Council to advertise for bids on Jones Park work and same to be opened Aug. 192 6:30 P.M. in the City Building. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Jennings commended Mr. Young for the fast action given -- by overtime work had made it possible to have the reports ready for the Council meeting. Mayor Cook also thanked Mr. Young for the splendid cooperation. Alderman Jennings recom- mended a standing vote of thanks to Mr. Stewart Reed who had spent the entire day working on this project, -- same received. Bills for the month of July read. Alderman Bender asked for the Warren Chemical Co. bill be held for an adjustment and Alderman Hurst recommended holding the Truck Equit. Co. bill until the merchandise had been received. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Horton seconds a motion that all bills properly approved by allowed for payment. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Reports of all officers were read. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Horton seconds the motion to accept same. Roll call-vote. AYE: Unanimous. -Alderman Jennings moves and Alderman Hurst seconds a motion to take money from the "off0street" parking fund to reimburse the present parking meter fund. . Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook called for reports of Standing Committees. Alderman Jennings reported that the Chicago Pump Co. had made an investigation of the sewer plant and lift pumps. Letter read by Alderman Bender who moves that the Committee be allowed to purchase equipment so that the disposal plant can be kept running -- approximately $3300.00 plus labor of one man from factory for install- ation, about five days at $60.00 per day. Alderman Jennings seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Bender thanked Orval Kuhn and Howard Gibbons for all their cooperation. Alderman Sebree moves that with the help of Mr. Kuhn, the Mayor and Committee are doing a wonderful job at this plant. Aldermen Hurst and Wright recommended a training course for moti toeselect one man atta time n man Hurst moves and Alderman Jennings seconds a and semd him to Kewanee or Monmoutfhf or one week's instruction, all expenses paid.. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. A meeting for inspection of the plant by the entire Council set for Saturday, Aug. 10 at 8:30 A.M. Alderman Gibbons thanked the Mayor for this program and Alderman Long stated people in his ward were appreciative. Mayor Cook called for reports of Special Committees, Alderman Gibbons stated his committee had no report on the Municipal Garage. Mayor Cook called for Communications to the Council. Mayor Cook called for Unfinished Business. Second reading of an Ordinance pertaining to trees. After lengthy discussion, Alderman Hurst moves to amend the eliminates Bui ding andhGrounds state Dutch Elm or any treed � Committee and insert the Chief of Police or his designated representative; add: removal must be started within ten days and completed within thirty days. Alder- man Duncan seconds this motion. Roll call vote on the amendment: AYE: Aldermen Howard, Wright, Duncan, Hurst, Whitehead, Long, Abbott, Gibbons, Horton, Jennings, and George. NAY: Aldermen Sebree and Bender. (11 AYES and 2 NAYS). Motion carried. Alderman Wright moves that the Ordinance, as amended, be placed on its passage, seconded by Alderman Duncan. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Jennings, Horton, Gibbons, Abbott, Long, Whitehead, Hurst, Duncan, Wright, and Howard. NAY: Aldermen Bender and Sebree. (11 AYES and 2 NAYS). Motion carried. This being Ordinance No. 84, Mayor Cook called for New Business. I 197 Aug. 6, 1963, Cont. (Pg. 2) First reading of the Tax Levy Ordinance for 1963-1964, Laid over until next meeting. First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to street improvement on Mulberry Place, 63-E. Same to lay over until next meeting. Alderman Bender asked for a five-minute recess. Mayor Cook granted same at 9:22 P.M. and called the Camcil to order again at 9:36 P. M. Bond with the American Surety Co. in the amount of $1,000.00, properly approved by the Finance Committee for Harold White, Plumbing Inspector read. Alderman Long moves and Alderman Gibbons seconds a motion to accept the Bond and place same on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Mayor Cook made appointments: Mr. Ross Beldin on the Appeal Board, replacing Mr. Eli Byrum who is on the Planning Commission; Mr. Eugene S nders, Zoning Board, re- placing Mr. Harold Kemp; Mr. Andrew Rumler, operator at tfe Water Treatment Plant, replacing Mr. Ronald Frankovich who resigned; Mr. James Hankins on the Garbage Disposal Department, replacing Mr, James Westerfield who resigned. He also vaned the Canton Friendship Festival Committee for 1963: Aldermen Howard, Gibbons, and =� Duncan. Alderman Bender moves and Alderman Long seconds the motion to accept the appointments. Roll call vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Hurst reported that he had made inquiry about the repairs on bridges on West Walnut and West Vine Streets, and that Motor Fuel Tax Funds could be used for this work. He moves that the City employ Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Consulting Engineer, to make an estimate of cost of bridges on these streets. Alderman Jennings seconds the motion. After discussion, it was decided to refer same to the Board of Local Improvements for the first steps to be taken. Alderman Jennings withdrew his second and Alderman Hurst withdrew his motion. Recommendations for cooperation with the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. and the C. I. P. S. Co. regarding assistance with their dropping of lines when the street department is rbady to remove dead trees -- Alderman Hurst stated that these canpanies are willing to cooperate with the City in any way. Alderman Hurst suggested adding two, three or four employees to work on tree removal. Mayor Cook reported that on Aug. 7, he was to attend a meeting regarding some assist- ance from the Illinois Public Aid Commission. Alderman Hurst recamnehded that the City adopt a program to begin early next year for oil and chips on City dirt streets. Inquiry as to why the water line had not been made to St. Joseph Cemetery was made by Alderman Wright. The City Engineer to be instructed to place this line as soon as possible. Resolution pertaining to street improvement on Edmar Drive read again. Alderman Howard moves to adopt the Resolution, seconded by Alderman Bender. Discussion as to the legality of this motion. Alderman Bender withdrew his.second and Alderman Howard withdrew his motion. After further discussion, Alderman Bender moves to adopt the Resolution and Alderman Whitehead seconds same. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Sebree, Howard, Abbott, 3ibbons, Jennings, Bender, and George. NAY: Aldermen Wright, Duncan, Hurst, Whitehead, Long, and Horton. _ (7 AYES and 6 NAYS). A1deyxe_R-W3r1gk*y Mayor Cook voted AYE, thus causing the motion to carry. This being Resolution No. 357. Alderman Jennings moves and Alderman Horton seconds a motion that the Street Superintendent, City Engineer, Mayor and City Attorney inf orm.the T. P. & W. RR to repaix the railroad crossing on South Fifth Avenue to conform with the City Ordinance. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Alderman Howard moves and Alderman Horton seconds a motion to adjourn. Voice vote. AYE: Unanimous. Canton City Council adjourns at 10:36 P. M. city CleFW