HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-1969 Council Meeting Minutes 114
Mar. 4, 1969
Canton City Council held a regular meeting on March 4, 1969 in the City Council
Chamber. Mayor goods called the meeting to order at 500 P. M. Present for
roll calls Aldermen Howard, Farr, Svob, Sepich, Long, Ellis, Kroell, Spencer,
Yerbic, Danner, and George. Absent, illness: Aldermen Rusnak, Jacobs, and Skinner.
Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Danner.
Motion by Alderman Kroell, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to dispense with reading
of minutes of previous meeting, accept same and place on file. Voice vote.
Carried. Mayor Woods reported that an error had been made in the Jan. 7, 1969
meeting minutes, the appointment of Merlin Feldner to the Greenwood Cemetery
Board should have been for five years. Motion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by
Alderman Sepich, that the correction be confirmed. Roll call vote. Aldermen
George, Danner, Yerbic, Spencer, Kroell, Ellis, Long, Sepich, Svob, Farr, and
Howard voting AYE. NAY: None.
Bills for February presented. Motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman
Ellis that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment. Roll call vote.
AYE: Aldermen Howard, Farr, Svob, Sepich, Long, Ellis, Kroell, Spencer, Yerbic,
Danner, and George. NAY: None.
Reports of officers read. Alderman Long moves, Alderman Danner seconds motion
to accept same and place on file. Carried by voice vote.-
Standing committee reports.
Off-street parking discussion to be held in the C.I.P.S.Co. building at 7:30
P. M. announced by Alderman Kroell. Anyone interested, invited to attend.
Alderman Ellis read report from Crawford, Bunte, & Roden, Traffic Engineers -
map also inclosed with recommendation that the Mayor, Chief of Police and
Traffic Committee review and discuss the suggestions. Alderman Ellis stated
these suggestions were in line with things he has been trying to accomplish
and asked the Mayor's recommendation for handling same. Mayor Woods stated
that an informal meeting of the Council with Mr. Bunte would be advisable.
Meeting of Finance Committee and any interested Alderman, the Mayor and City
Treasurer at 4=00 P. M., Mar. 5 in the City building.
Announcement of Municipal Assoc. of Central Region meeting, Tsar. 12, 700 P. M.
Table Grove. Mayor Woods reported that Snider Herrin would speak on legislature.
Special committees.
Communications to Council.
Thank-you notes from Everett Howard and the family of Esther L. Keime for flowers.
Request from V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary to sell Buddy Poppies, May 16 and 17. Motion
by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Svob that permission be given to sell
Buddy Poppies. Carried by voice vote.
Request from the Am. Assoc. of University Women to hold the annual Book Fair
May 3 (rain date May 10) in Jones Park. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded
by Alderman Danner that the request be granted. Voice vote, carried.
Old business.
Report of Mr. LangBelder on construction projects in city. Div. 12 (no, from
Walnut St.) sewer was started on Mar. 3; most projects completed except for
clean-up - which will be donuts soon as weather permits.
Report by Alderman Farr that water shut-off valves were showing above sidewalks
on W. Vine St. and asked if they could be lowered on account of accidents. Mr.
Harold White, Plumbing Inspector stated he will see what can be done.
New business.
Estimate No. 6, Sewer Construction, Div. 9A and 9B, Normoyle-Berg & Associates,
$31,483.30. Motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Sepich that estimate
be allowed. Roll call vote. Aldermen George, Danner, Yerbic, Spencer, Kroell,
Ellis, Long, Sepich, Svob, Farr, and Howard. NAY: None.
Canvass of Primary Election votes. Alderman Howard moves, Alderman Danner seconds
motion that same be approved and placed on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen
Howard, Farr, Svob, Sepich, Long, Ellis, Kroell, Spencer, Yerbic, Danner, and
George. NAY: None.
tll e Y@rbi moves Al elan Ellis seconds motion to adjourn. C ED• Canton
3younciPl adj s'at :00 P. M. _
APPROVED:
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