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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-1969 Council Meeting Minutes 1. 4 8 Aug. 5, 1969 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Aug. 5, 1969 in the City Council Chamber, Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:32 P. M. Present f or roll call: Aldermen Howard, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and-Preece. Alderman Rupe arriving 7:53 P. M. Absent: None. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Long. Minutes of previous meeting. Motion by Alderman Edwards; seconded by Alder- man Long; that minutes be accepted and placed on file. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, and Howard. NAY: None. Bills for July (later in meeting) . Officers reports were read. Alderman Long moves, Alderman Preece seconds motion to accept same and place on file. Carried by voice vote. Standing committees. Traffic Cormnittee.Alderman Williams re-ported the Traffic Committee recommended: 1. As a trial, First Avenue traffic to remain, North Main Street traffic from Locust Street to the Square as a one way (south), Chestnut Street, one way east. 2. Repair sewer on Locust Street. 3. Repair Locust Street with asphalt at uresent until the sewers are completed (this would involve less cost for the street than contra cted) . Special committee reports. Communications to the Council. Request for extension for time of completion of street improvement on West 'line Street by the Skaggs Construction Co. Mayor Jennings recommended. this matter be held over until the next meeting. Division of 1aterways: Permit No. 12108 authorizing construction of West Walnut Street bridge. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Hurst to accept same and place on file. Carried ty voice vote. Dog pound. Report from Cite Health Officer, Sgt. Paul Iuebergall, on inspection tour made by the state. To be filed. Request by Spoon River College student Senate to hold a street dance on Sept. 8, 1969 -- chaperones from staff and administrators to assure a mature execution of activities. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Sepich to grant this permission. Discussion regarding curfew -- Mayor Jennings to talk to the Chief of Police•. Motion carried by Roll calf. vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, c'vob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. Request to participate in expense for Canton Christmas decorations- (Canton's share $500.00) presented. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Howard that this matter be referred to the liowntown Business Committee. Carried by voice vote. Estimated cost of improvements to sewage treatment and sewage pumping facilities -- Water service to Spoon River Community College -- approximate cost $1,000.00.0-,. Mayor Jennings reported this was one of the subjects discussed while he was attending the workshop in Washington, D. C. Motion by Alderman Howard to author- ize the Mayor to make whatever trips are necessary to _obtain information -- ex- penses and salary to be paid. The Mayor stated he was in the process of setting up a meeting while the I,iu.nicipal League Conference was in session -- thereby allowing the Aldermen to enter into any discussion. Alderman Howard then with- drew his motion. Alderman Farr moves, Alderman Preece seconds motion to authorize the Mayor to go to any other meetings (expenses and salary paid) as may be necessary. Roll call vote. AYE,: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, and Howard. NAY- None. Sanitary Water Board. Report from C. W. Kl.assen, Technical Secretary, stating that Canton was in priority position No. 191 out of 217. .Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Hurst to place the letter on file. Carried by voice vote. 149 Aug. 5, 1969, Cont. (2) Appointment of William J. Goulding, Jr. to police patrolman announced by the Fare and Police Commission. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alderman George to accept this appointment. Discussion regarding the City Council's action on this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Svob, Farr, Sepich. Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. PASS: Aldermen Howard and Williams. NAY: None. (11 AYES and 2 PASS and 0 NAYS). Carried. (Discussion. Alderman Farr reported that each Alderman should vote on an issue extent when the matter was of personal concern to him. Alderman Howard stated that the Council owed a certain amount of courtesy to the Fire and Police Commission regarding the decisions made by that committee. Alder- man Sepich moves, Alderman Long seconds motion that Aldermen Howard and Will- iams be excused from voting and allowed to vote "Pass". Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, Long, Sepich, and Svob. NAY: Aldermen George, Spencer, Yer- bic, Kroell, Hurst, and Farr. Mayor Jennings voting "NAY" - thus making (4 AYES and 8 NAYS) . Motion declared not carried. Roll call vote for these Al- dermen: Alderman Howard and Williams eaching voting "NAY". Resignation of Charles A. Budnik, Chairman of the Human Relations Committee because he was transferred to Springfield, Ohio. Alderman Farr moves, Alder- man Sepich seconds motion to accept the resignation. Mayor Jennings asked to go on record: Any decision the Committee makes -- the Mayor and City Council will be behind them. Voice vote on the motion. AYE: Carried. 11J �+ Resignation of Verlyn Vaughn from the Fire and Police Commission because he was :. moving outside the City limits. Iiotion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alder- man Farr to accept the resignation. Carried by voice vote. V Recess called at 7:35 P. M. for City Clerk to bring copies of the bills for July to the Council Chamber. Council resumed meeting at 7:37 P. M. Bills for July presented. Alderman Farr moves, Alderman Edwards seconds motion that all bills properly approved be allowed for payment. Roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams., Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, and Howard. NAY: None. Old business. Alderman Edwards inquired what action could be taken to install sidewalk in the vicinity of the Isaac Swan school and that a committee should meet with the residents. He also inquired about recommendations made to the Traffic Committee and also inquired about the stop signs on First, Second, and Third Avenue and Holly Street and East Beech and Main Street. The Lights committee should con- sider a street light on the old South main Street in front of St. Joseph Ceme- tery. Traffic Committee should consider opening East Beech Street from Main St. to Fourth Avenue to eliminate traffic congestion. Mayor Jennings referred the sidewalk matter to the Street and Alley and Finance Committee. Inquiry when oil and chips were to be applied made by Alderman Hurst. 0 aiting until cooler weather because of existing bleeding of streets) . Report by Alderman Williams that stop signs would be placed soon. Civil Defense Committee Chairman, Alderman Howard, stated the Civil Defense would be active in the Friendship Festival activities. He also reported the Civil Defense was to receive matching; funds for expenses. New business. Bond with the Wolverine Insirance Co., $1,000.00, approved by the Finance Com. for William J. Goulding, Jr. as police patrolman presented. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Hurst that same be accepted and placed on file. Carried by voice vote. Alderman Rupe entered the City Council Chamber at 7:53 F. M. Motion by Alderman Hurst that Alderman Rupe's entrance be acknowledged and the motion was seconded. Voice vote, carried. Estimate No. 8, Division No. 9A and 9B, Normayle-?erg & Associates in the amount of $7,026.01 presented. Question about the reseeding of a portion of John Vor- hees property. Alderman Hurst and Sepich to investigate and get a cost estimate for reseeding, etc., City Engineer and Street Superintendent to assist. Motion by Alderman Kroell, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to allow payment on the estimate. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None. 150 Aug. 5, 1969, Cont. (3) Estimate No. 4, Division 11 and 12, Normoyle-Berg & Associates in the amoung of $50,286.55. I,Iotion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Edwards that this estimate be allowed. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, 7,dwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. City Audit for fiscal year ending Apr. 30, 1969 presented. Alderman Kroell moves, Alderman Yerbic seconds motion to accept same and place on file. Alder- man Edwards reported on a meeting of the Finance Committee Vith recommendations from Geo. 0. Hocker, Auditor. 1. Separate bank accounts for disbursements of the operation and maintenance account. This is being done. 2. "Mechanical or electronic data processing equipment to assist with bookkeeping records. 3. Improved photocopying machine. This has been done. 4. Study of retention of documents and authorization to destroy unnecessary records. State Retention of Records Dept. has made a study and recommendations and City Clerk has com- plied. Roll call vote on the motion. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None. Motor Fuel Tax Audit for 1968 presented. Alderman Hurst moves, Alderman George seconds motion that same be accepted and placed on file. Carried by voice vote. Crawford, I,Iurphy & Tilly Agreement for Traffic control study -- cost not to exceed $1500.00 for this survey. Motion bV,T Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alder- man George to instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into this contract. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. MAY: Alderman Sepich. (13 AYES an d 1 NAY). This being Agreement No. 155. �?esolution for Mercury vapor street lamp west of Main Street and South of Hickory Street. Motion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to adopt this Resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, `lerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY. None. This being Resolution No. 507. ' Resolution for street improvements -- E. Sycamore from Fifth to Seventh Ave., E. Myrtle St. from eighth to Eleventh Ave., N. Tenth Ave. from E. Myrtle St. to a point 187 feet north of E. Myrtle St., E. Olive St. from N. Seventh to N. Eleventh Ave., N. Sixth Ave. from E. `spruce St. to Custer Place, designated as MFT Section 59 CS, Canton Pavement Improvement No. 70A. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Preece to adopt this Resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. This being Resolution No. 508. Resolution for the rental contract for city parking lot (at a cost of $25,000.00 to be paid within ten years, interest free) -- building on North 11,2 ain Street south of the present parking lot. Alderman Williams moves, Alderman Svob seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yertic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None. This being Resolution No. 509. Resolution to direct George 0. Hocker, Certified Public Accountant, Canton, Ill. to make an audit in accordance to requirements to qualify for funds on HUD project Number WS-4-14-0077, cost not to exceed $1,000.00. Alderman Hurst moves, Alder- man George seconds motion to adopt this Resolution. Roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. This being Resolution No. 510. First reading of the Tax Levy Ordinance. Same to lay over. First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to rezoning a portion of land from R-1 (Residential) to B-2 (General Business District) -- as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Alderman Hurst moves, Alderman Yerbic seconds )motion to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, { Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None. Alderman Hurst moves, Alderman Yerbic seconds motion to place the Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. This being Ordinance No. 273. First reading of an Ordinance -- increase in salary for Eugene Jenkins and Floyd Burns. Alderman Long moves, Alderman Hurst seconds motion to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, 151- Aug. 5, Cont. (4) Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None. Alderman Long moves, Alderman Hurst seconds motion to place the Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. This being Ordinance No. 2711. First reading of an Ordinance -- one way traffic. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Edwards to suspend the rules. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rune, Svob, Farr, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: Alderman Sepich. (13 AYES and 1 NAY). Carried. Alderman Hurst moves, Alderman George seconds motion to place this Ordinance on its passage. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: Aldermen Kroell and Sepich. (12 AYES and 2 NAYS) . This being Ordinance No. 275. Mayor Jennings appointed James VanSickle as Chairman of the Human Relations Committee. Motion by Alderman Long, seconded by Alderman Sepich to confirm this appointment. Carried by voice vote. �.,. Mayor Jennings appointed Jerry Styninger, Co-ordinator of the City Rescue yr Squad and asked the Lake Development Com. to assist in setting up this program. Alderman Williams moves, Alderman Edwards seconds motion that this appointment be accepted. Voice vote. Carried. Building Permit Cards. A card that is issued and nailed to property that is under construction or repair. Alderman Sepich moves, Alderman Hurst seconds motion that the City try this program. Voice vote. Carried. i 1'jtil, Alderman Hurst moves that the City send Mr. Ray^r�`o the Ill. Municipal League Convention. Motion seconded by Alderman George. Roll call vote. AYE: Alder- men Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Kroell, Williams, Yerbic, Spencer, George, and Preece. NAY: None. Mayor Jennings recommended closing a portion of Locust S. (east). This portion of land has been maintained by adjoining property owners and since there is a storm sewer located in this lot, it is not suitable for a building or street. He suggested this land be turned over to the adjoining owners with provision that, if the City needed to enter the lot to repair the sewer that privilege would be granted. Alderman George moves, Alderman Preece seconds motion to close that portion of Locust St. with the recommendations of the Mayor. Roll call vote. AYE- Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Snob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY-None. Advertising for bids -- tree removal and topping. Each Alderman requested to make list of dead trees or limbs to see how much work must be done. Alder- man Svob moves, Alderman Sepich seconds motion to advertise for bids for tree removal and topping, same to be received in Cit`r Clerk's office by 5:00 P.M. Aug. 19, 1969 and opened at Council meeting that date. Carried, voice vote. Mayor Jennings requested' school lights to be made read before school opening. Rats. Report of City Engineer -- recommends professional exterminator. Alder- man Edwards reported two empty houses -- complaints have been made. Alderman Spencer moves, Alderman Yerbic seconds motion that the Am. Pest Control put material in storm sewers and work with Health Officer, Sgt. Paul Nebergall. 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 Farr to have corrected Aldermen cards printed, seconded by Alderman Rune. Roll call Vote. AYE: Aldermen Preece, George, Spencer, Yerbic, Williams, Kroell, Edwards, Longs, Hurst, Senich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, Howard.NAY:None. Mayor Jennings reported A.C.I. members to work on committees with City Council. Alderman Spencer moves, Alderman Long seconds acceptance. Voice vote. Carried. Request by Alderman Hurst that St. "c Alley Com. investigate W.Marle Street. Motion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alderman Yerb-c to adjourn. Carried by voice vote. Canton City Council adjourns at 9:32 P.M. CityCle APPROVE'D: � ��zc _. YOR