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May 20, 1969
Canton City Council held a regular meeting in the City Council Chamber on
May 20, 1969. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 5:30 P. M.
Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Znvocdtion by Alderman Edwards.
. otion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Preece to adopt the standard
rules for Council meetings as set forth in the Ordinance book of 1959 for
the Council agenda. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece,Georgei.,Spencer,
Yerbic, Williams Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe,
and Howard. kAY, None.
ayor Jennings called for roll call vote of attendance; Present: Aldermen
Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams,
Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. Absent: None.
Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Sepich that the minutes of
the previous meeting be accepted and placed on file. Carried by voice vote.
Standing committee reports.
Sanitary land fill. Alderman Hurst stated that he and some of his committee
�. members had made an inspection of the sanitary land fill and found it to be
in an unsatisfactory condition. On Thursday, T,Iay 22, the committee will make
�+ another investigation of this situation.
VTraffic Committee Chairman, Alderman Williams reported on a committee meeting
and gave the su�j:stions offered by that committee;. 1. Elimination of
traffic -on south side of West Myrtle St. (Main St. to the alley by Sandy's),
2. Eliminate parking around the Graham Hospital area (eliminate parking on
both sides of Martin Avenue from Walnut to Maple Street and approximately 100
feet west on Maple Street), 3. Eliminate parking on the -no, side of West
Maple St. (17alling Court east about one block), 4. -tefer these suggestions
to the Ordinance Committee to draft an Ordinance, 5. Stop signs: 4-way
stop signs at Oak Street and Sixth Avenue, stop signs (instead of yield
right-of-way signs) at Eighth Avenue and 'Iyrtle Street and ^Iinth Avenue and
I.2yrtle Street, 6. Parking meter situation -- many not working or are miss-
ing -- will need about twenty-five at a cost of $1,223.13, 7. Crawford,
Bunte & Roden Engineering Co. (all services have been paid in full) dis-
continue services at -the present time, 8. Speed limits of thirty miles per
hour at all entrances to the city, 9. Street painting; to be done, 10. Re-
quest from the Coleman Clinic to remove curbing on the west side of White
Court to assist in their parking lot, 1. North side of East Vine Street
(Carmack lot where an ice-cream establishment is being built) request .for re-
moval of curbing (Mr. Carmack promises to put in a five-foot sidewalk and sur-
face the alley at no expense to the City) . Motion by Alderman Williams, and
seconded by Alderman Preece that the Coleman Clinic and Mr. Carmack be granted
permission to remove curbing, if permissible, under the direction of the City
Engineer and Street Superintendent. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard,
Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic,
Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None.
Motion by Alderman Hurst and seconded by Alderman George that the Ordinance
Committee draft an Ordinance as recommended by the Traffic Committee. Carried
by voice vote.
Motion by Alderman Preece and seconded by Alderman Edwards that the City Clerk
be instructed to advertise for bids for oil and chips, specifications to be
received in City Clerk's office, bids to be received by 5:00 P. "'I. on June 3,
1969. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams.,
Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None.
Carried.
Finance Committee Chairman, Alderman Edwards brought to the attention of the
Council, a request by former Mayor W. Paul Woods for four days pay instead of
the two days pay received. Alderman Edwards stated that Mr. Woods ' adminis-
tration began on May 4,1965 and ended on May 6, 1969 (two days over the full
four years of service for which he was to be paid X52500.00 per year). Alder-
man Edwards moves, Alderman Hurst seconds motion that the original check for
two days pay be returned to Mr. Woods and if he does not accept same, the City
to retain the check. Roll call vote. -AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr,
Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, George, and Preece. NAY; Aldermen
Sepich, Yerbic, and Spencer. (11 AYES and 3 NAYS) . Carried.
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May 20, 1969, Cont. (2)
Motion by Alderman Williams to authorize the Chief of Police to order twenty-
five parking meters at $1,287.50 (less discount of 5% if paid within 90 days) .
Alderman Howard seconds this motion. Alderman Farr stated that each committee
has authority to purchase up to $1500.00 providing he keeps his spending with-
in the budget. Roll call vote on the motion. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George,
Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob,
Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Carried.
Report of Alderman George, Chairman of the Police and Legal Committee--meeting
held May 17 -- the dog pound is not properly kept and was very unsanitary.
A motion by Alderman Sepich and seconded by Alderman Svob I that the pound
master be res-?onsible for dogs in custody, cleaning of pens, City Health
Officer to inspect the pens weekly and report to the Mayor and Council was
not voted upon. Mayor Jennings recommended that the Police and Legal and
Ordinance Committee check the present Ordinance on dogs. Alderman George
called for a meeting of the Police and Legal Committee following the Council
meeting-.
Special committees
Communications to the Council.
Denartment of Public Health report on sewerage treatment plant -- satis-
factory. Letter to be filed.
Request for "Poppy Day" may 24 and 25, 1969 with reservation of three parking
stalls on the west side of the square for the 40 & 8 locomotive. Motion by
Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Preece to grant this request. Carried
by voice vote.
Thank you note from the Chester Phillips family for flowers at time of his
death. To be filed.
Old business.
Alderman Sepich requested a report of the Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Engineering
Firm representative, Mr. Ozzie Langfelder. Mr. Langfelder stated that the
strike had been settled and work will start on the various jobs May 21.
Alderman Svob reported that street lights were needed on Linden Street near
the Presbyterian Church -- C.I.P.S.Co. to lay 800 feet underground cable
and furnish the poles, City to pay li,ht charge of X47.00 per year, each
lamp. T,Iotion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alderman Farr to have a Reso-
lution drawn for these two street lights. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen
Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams,
Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None. Carried.
Inquiry by Alderman Hurst if 71orth Fourth Avenue could be opened at this time.
Mayor Jennings said this matter should be referred to the Easement Committee.
Alderman George recommended that the Mayor or City Attorney contact Mr.
Richard Miller to obtain the proper easement. Alderman Hurst moves, Alder-
man Farr seconds motion to refer this matter to the Street and Alley Committee
and report back to the Council. Carried by voice vote.
New business.
A Resolution was presented calling for the City of Canton to extend water
and sewer to the proposed Spoon River College District 534 if located on
the site southwest of the City of Canton, commonly known as the Jameson
land. After brief discussion Alderman George moves that the R esolution be
adopted and was seconded by Alderman Sepich. On roll call vote; AYE:
Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long,
Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Prior to the
declaration of passage of the Resolution by the ;Mayor, Alderman Hurst with-
drew his vote and discussion without objection followed. Alderman Svob moves
and Alderman Farr seconds motion to adVdt e � u , ��l �i� ctl e ul)or
suspend the rules and adopt the Resolutio e its passage e ques .lon to
amend was then put and resulted in the following vote. AYE: Aldermen
Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams,
Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None. Thereupon the amended
motion to-wit: "That the Resolution be adopted, that the rules be suspended
and that the Resolution be effective upon its passage's was put and resulted
in the following vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic,
Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard.
MAY: None. Thereupon the Hayor declared the passage f said motion to adopt
the Resolution as amended. This being Resolution No. �01.
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May 20, 1969, Cont. (3)
Alderman Hurst reported that two members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission were not active and since the Mayor has appointive powers, to
inquire if these members wished to remain on the committee or be relieved
of their duties.
Bonds: Western Surety Co., $1,000.00, Tess. Betty `randy, Sec. to the Mayor;
Western Surety Co., ? 1,000.00, Mr. 11m. H. Zalmgren, City Attorney; Millers
Mutual Tns., $1,000.00, Ray Hartle, Zoning Enforcing Officer; Transamerica
Ins. Co., $1,000.00, Janevera McNett, Meter Naid; Aetna Casualty Co.
$1,000.00, 1,1rs. Esther Fairburn, Deputy City Clerk and Aetna Casualty Co.,
$5,000.00, Nellie Crawford, City Clerk all. approved by the Finande Committee
were presented. Motion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to
accept same and place on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard,
Rupe,- Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic,
Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None. Carried.
Alderman Edwards stated that the caretaker of Lake Canton should also be
bonded.
Employment of Auditor for the past fiscal year next on agenda. Alderman
Edwards stated that Mr. George Hocker would be contacted.
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Appointments; Mayor Jennings appointed Alderman Edwards and Alderman Rupe
G� to the Lake Development Committee and Alderman Farr to the Safety Council.
L� Motion by Alderman Kroell, seconded by Alderman Hurst that these appoint-
ments be accepted. Voice vote. Carried.
Mayor pro tem. Alderman Howard moves, Alderman Long seconds motion that the
Chairman of the Finance Committee be elected Mayor pro tem. Carried by
voice vote.
Ordinance -- First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to change of time of
Council meeting. Alderman Hurst moves to suspend rules and place the Ordi-
nance on its passage. Alderman Edwards seconds motion. Alderman Long moves,
Alderman Williams seconds motion to amend the Ordinance to read "The
regular meetings of the City Council of the City mf Canton shall be held in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall on the first and third Tuesdays of each
and every month at 6:30 otclock P. M., except that when said Tuesday shall
be a public holiday or a day upon which shall be held any general or special
election the Council shall meet on the following Tuesday at the same time"
Voice vote on the amendment. AYE: Unanimous. Roll call vote on the sus-
pension of rules and passage of the Ordinance as amended. AYE: Aldermen
Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, .Edwards, Long, Hurst, Farr,
Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: Alderman Sepich (13 AYES and 1 NAY) . Ca rried.
This being Ordinance No. 267.
Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Hurst to adjourn. Voice vote
carried. Canton City Council adjourns at 6:45 P. M.
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City Clerk
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