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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-1970 Council Meeting Minutes 186 Jan. 20, 1970 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Jan. 20, 1970 in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:30 P. M. Present for roll call: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Yerbic, Spencer, and George. Absent: Aldermen Kroell, Williams, and Preece. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Howard. Minutes of previous meeting. Motion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alder- man Yerbic that minutes of previous meeting be accepted and placed on file and the voice vote carried. Petition: Request for rezoning from R-2 Residential to an R-4 Residential by George Becker. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Rupe to refer the Petition to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation. The motion carried by voice vote. Al 77 Standing committee reports. Police and Legal Committee. Alderman George reported on the proposed chicken carry-out case -- Vahle vs. Zoning Board of Appeals and moves that Eugene Taylor be employed to represent the Board of Appeals and the City of Canton. Alderman Long seconds motion. Discussion as cost of this service. Roll call vote on the motion: AYE: Aldermen George, Spencer, Yerbic, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sep- ich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Parking ticket violations. Alderman George moves that the proposals of the Police and Legal Committee -- 50¢ for first violation, $1.00 for second viola- tion (with different color for second violation notice) and if the fine is not paid within seven days the cost be $2.50 because of cost of processing and the violations are usually the same people and recommends that an ordinance be drafted. Alderman Edwards seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Alderman Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Sepich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Yerbic, Spencer, and George. NAY: 'done. Alderman George moves that the "No Parking" ordinance be changed to a $3.00 fine for no parking. Alderman Sepich seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Spencer, Yerbic, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: None. Alderman George reported that Chief of Police James Elam had sent Patrolman Dearl Rose to training school ($480.00 with the state to reimburse one-half of this tuition) and there are two more patrolmen to be sent. Third Police car -- Alderman George reported fines for Nov. 1969-1490 and for Dec. 1969- were 1750 and stated the unmarked police patrol car seemed to be paying for itself. He congratulated the Police Dept. for their fine work. Mayor Jennings recommended a one-year trial agreement with the Fulton County Dog catching plan -- 25¢ per capita which would cost the City of Canton approximately �1 000:00. Alderman Howard moves, Alderman Yerbic seconds motion to instruct the Mayor and Police and Legal Committee to meet with the county dog catcher and make arrangements to enter into a contract. Alderman Yerbic seconds this motion. Alderman Howard also stated that the city dog license costs should be enforced. Discussion. Alderman Yerbic withdrew his second of motion and Alderman Howard withdrew his motion. Alderman Sepich moves, Alder- man Long seconds motion to refer the matter to the Police and Legal Camni.ttee to renort to next Council meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. Building and Grounds Cain. meeting immediately following Council meeting was announced by Alderman Farr. Water & Sewer Com. meeting Jan. 27, 1970, 6:00 P. M. announced by Alderman Rupe. Lake Development Committee. Alderman Edwards reported on the rules for Lake Canton as proposed by Alderman Rupe, ilayor Jennings and City Attorney -- a copy to be given to each person purchasing a boat license. Motion by Alderman Edwards, � e b Ar,ier o f I eAT89K bPaf cfR1EdOR&Rk� e° 8d ` ��u�+IdsY°f 81nv. lake lo , boat licenses, etc. be put into lake Development fund. Voice vote.AYE:carried, Special committee reports. Sidewalk on No. Main St, Alderman Farr reported the cost to install the sidewalk may cost more that the original price but a report will be made later after a meeting with sidewalk committee and the property owners. Steam jetting machine. Alderman Hurst reported on price for steam jetting Jan. 20, 1970 187 machine $12687.00 and since items costing over $1500.00 must have bids, moves that the Garbage Disposal Ccm. be permitted to advertise. Alderman Svob seconds motion. Discussion. Alderman Svob withdrew his second and Alderman Hurst with- drew his motion. Corridor B. Report by Alderman HowaYtd and E. Stanley K1yber on meetings held recently on proposed highway. Alderman Edwards reported that Rep. Lauterbach endorsed the Corridor B plan and also wishes to assist with all watershed areas. Mayor Jennings thanked the committee composed of Aldermen Howard, Hurst, Sepich, and Edwards stating he was very proud of them. He also congratulated Rep. Lauter- bach for his interest in the water shed problem. Division of Highway meeting. Mayor Jennings reported on same - discussion Corridor Main and Locust St. project which will begin this year, and Fifth Ave. and Locust St. project which w1.11 be considered within a year or so. He urged Council members to attend meeting to be held Jan. 21, 1970, 7:30 P.M.,Sr. Hi. School. Communications to Council. Community Worksho-) and Training Center open house, Jan. 2 5, 1970 - 2-5PM Fulton Co. Housing authority - open house, Hi-Rise Bldg., Jan. 25, 1970 1-5 P.M. Ill. Commerce Com, regarding! proposed increase in Ill. Bell Telephone Co. rates. Div. of Hi hways - re. "demur road" while the W. Walnut St. project is being completed kusing former Ray Street). Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Engineering Firm, re. Engineering services for the water and sewer construction to the Spoon River Junior College. Communications discussed: Aldermen & wives to meet 1:30 P.M. for Hi-rise hour. Ill. Commerce Cann. Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Sepich that the City Attorney inquire if City is well represented. Carried by voice vote. Alderman Howard moves, Alderman Farr seconds motion to empower City Attorney, upon consultation with Mayor, the right to enter into this hearing Feb. 2, 19702 10:00 A.X, in Ill. Commerce Commission office, Chicago as he finds necessary with ex- penses to be paid. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Howard, Rupe, Svob, Farr, Se- pich, Hurst, Long, Edwards, Yerbic, Spencer, and George. NAY: None. Division of Highways. re. detour merel, means the residents on Quality Hill will have a road for their use while W. Walnut Street is being paved. Crawford,Murphy & Tilly Eng. Firm - Sewer & Water line to Spoon River College • engineering fee agreement. Alderman Long moves, Alderman Stob seconds motion that the Mayor sign agreement after a-favorable opinion of the City Attorney. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen George, Spencer, Yerbic, Edwards, Long, Hurst, Sepich, Farr, Svob, Rupe, and Howard. NAY: Alone. Old business. Bids. Inquiry by Alderman Yerbic about birds. Discussion. Alderman Farr offered to ask I. H. C. what methods were used to get rid of birds. Street signs. Alderman Edwards requested the Street Superintendent remove writing on signs also asked if the city had a health officer. New business. Electrical Code Ordinance. Laid over, Alderman Kroell absent. Steam jetting machine. Motion by Alderman Hurst, seconded by Alderman Edwards that this matter be referred to Street & Alley Committee. Voice vote. Carried. Appointments: Mayor Jennings appointed Aldermen Sepich, Chm., Howard, Edwards, and Hurst to serve on Community Workshop and Training Center Board. Motion by Alderman George, seconded by Alderman Spencer that the appointments be confirmed, and the motion carried by voice vote. Appointment of Dan Vahle to the Betterment Committee by Mayor Jennings. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alderman Edwards that the appointment be con- firmed. Voice vote carried. Alderman Monty Rupe requested to assist Alderman Preece, Chairman of the Street and Alley Committee while Alderman Preece is ill. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alderman Edwards to adjourn. Voice vote carried. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:24 P. M. -City Clerk APPROVED.