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Home My WebLink About12-21-1971 Council Meeting Minutes 359 Dec. 21, 1971 Canton City Council held a regular meeting on Dec. 21, 1971 in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Jennings called the meeting to order at 6:30 P. M. Present for roll call: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, WilT cozen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, Fulton, and Kovachevicn. Absent: None. Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Invocation by Alderman Edwards. Minutes of previous meeting. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Al- derman Cook that the minutes be accepted as presented and placed on file. Motion carried voice vote. Petition No. 231 - Stuart B. and Jeann M. Harris regarding rezoning was presented, same requesting withdrawal of Petition No. 230. Motion by Al- derman Yerbic, seconded by Alderman Berry to place same on file and voice vote carried. Reports of Standing Committees. Garbage Disposal Committee. Alderman Kovachevich reported on a meeting held Dec. 14th - recommendations by the committee: 1. Notice to be placed �. in the Ledger advising persons hauling wastes as to when gnd,*here to pick up applications; 2. Tree trimmers to be included in the above classification; d" 3. Anproved the Ordinance to presented to the Council this date. Water and Sewer Committee: Renort of meeting held Dec. 14th by Alderman Rupe -- meeting regarding the Canton Spillway. Special Committee Reports. Communications to Council. Thank you note for flowers from the family of Frank Tink, former Alderman. Division of Highways, approval of street improvement 63CS (2nd Ave., Locust to Elm St.), 3rd Ave., Locust to Elm St. and E. Chestnut St. from 2nd Ave. to 5th Ave., railroad crossing on the Burlington Northern Inc. to be con- structed so that it will meet approval of the Division of Highways. Motion by Alderman Edwards, seconded by Alderman Sepich that same be referred to the Board of Local Improvements for their approval. voice vote. (13 AYES and 1 NAY) (Alderman Hurst) . Letter from the Watertower Paint & Repair Co. regarding increase in the main- tenance agreement for the remaining five years of the contract -- from $783,00 per year to $1,484.00 per year. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Peak to refer this matter to the Sewer and Water Committee and the City Attorney for study, and motion carried voice vote. Planning and Zoning recommendation re. Big Creek Enterprises. Attorney James Elson explained the proposed plans for this area and a question and answer period followed. Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended rezoning this area to a B-2 General Business District. Planning and Zoning recommendation re. David and Sharon Smith rezoning a lot for parking facilities - recommendation that a special use permit be issued to the petitioners. Discussion. It had been requested at the last Council meeting that the City -''ttorney would write a letter to the petition- ers advising them the City would grant special use permit for the lot to be used for parking while the beauty shop was in existence. Crawford, ,Murphy & Tilly Consulting Engineers presented a letter regarding Sewage Treatment Facilities Pe tition for Variance for extension of time for completion of said improvements. (copy of letter to be prepared for each alderman). Alderman Rupe moves, Alderman Sepich seconds motion that the Mayor and City Clerk enter into a Petition for Variance for completion of the proposed sewer improvements -- twelve months from the proposed July 1, 1972 completion date. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovache- vich, Fultmonf� Terbic, Spencdr, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rupe. NAY: None. Alderman Edwards moves and Alderman Farr seconds motion that the cost for legal fee be discussed and action taken at the next Council meeting. Voice vote carried. '36th Dec. 21, 1971, Cont. (2) Motion by Alderman Rupe, seconded by Alderman Edwards that the Mayor and necessary parties be authorized to advertise for bids on the Canton Spillway, bids to be received in City Clerks office b�, 5:00 P. M. on Jan. 18, 1972 and opened at the Council meeting that same date. Roll call vote. AYE: Al- dermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, Fulton, and Kovachevich. NAY: None. Old business. Second reading of Ordinance - Rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, in Babcock's Quality Hill Third Addition from R-2 to R-4. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Fulton that same be read by Title only and the motion carried, voice vote. Title read. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Al- derman Hurst to place the Ordinance on its passage and roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rupe. NAY: None. Ordinance #365. Bicycle Ordinance, second presentation. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Wilcoxen that same be read by Title only and the motion carried, voice vote. Title read. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Kova- chevich to place the Ordinance on its passage. Alderman Farr wanted to go on record as being very m oh in favor of this Ordinance. Chief of Police Elam also expressed a desire for the passage of this Ordinance. Roll call vote on the motion. AYE: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Spencer, Yerbic, and Kovachevich. NAY: Aldermen Hurst, Sepich, Cook, and Fulton. (10 AYES and 4 NAYS) . Motion carried. Ordinance No. 366. New business. Mayor Jennings introduced visitors to the Council: Rev. Jack Riley, his son and daughter and Miss Merle Ann Finnemore, So. Africa. The Riley family have served as missionaries in Africa for about ten years. Mayor Jennings opened his Christmas present and thanked the elected officials for same. Ordinance and Petition - rezoning - Big Creek Enterprises - from R-1 to B-2, General Business District. Same to lay over. Ordinance - "special use permit" for the property of David and Sharon Smith. Alderman Hurst moves, Alderman Wilcoxen seconds motion that this order of business be stricken from the Agenda since a letter was to be sent (as pre- viously noted) by the City Attorney. Discussion. Alderman Wilcoxen withdrew his second of motion and Alderman Hurst withdrew his motion. Ordinance, Landfill. Motion by Alderman Yerbic, seconded by Alderman Fulton to read same by Title only. Motion carried by voice vote and Title read. "An Ordinance regulating the use of City of Canton, Illinois landfill by per- sons not engaged in the Business of Collection and Disposal of Wastes". Mo- tion by Alderman Kovachevich to suspend the rules, Alderman Farr seconds this motion. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Yerbic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, and Farr. NAY: Aldermen Fulton, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wil- coxen, Howard, and Ripe. (6 AYES and 8 NAYS) . Motion lost. First reading of an Ordinance pertaining to the sale of property - Sixth Av. and Locust St. Motion by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Farr to amend the Or dinance to read "East Locust,instead of West Locust St." on the general description paragraph and the motion carried by voice vote. Discussion as to the number required to vote to pass this Ordinance. Alderman Howard moves, Alderman Berry seconds motion to suspend the rules. Alderman Fulton wanted to go on record that the money received from the sale of this lot be spent for the same purpose as the original purchase plans. Roll call vote on the motion. AYE: Aldermen Rupe Howard, Wilcoxen, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, and Yerbic. NAY: Aldermen Farr, Hurst., Sepich, Spencer, Fulton, and Kova- chevich. (8 AYES and 6 NAYS) . Motion lost. Option to purchase lot of the Myrtle M. Chapman Estate, North First Avenue. Motion by Alderman Sepich, seconded by Alderman Edwards to authorize the Mayor to purchase this lot. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Yervic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rupe. NAY: Alderman Fulton. (13 AYES and 1 NAY) . Motion carried. 36 1. Dec. 21, 1971, Cont. (3) Mayor Jennings appointed Auxiliary Police: David Allen Bruketta and Charles R. Pickett. Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Berry to approve these appointments and voice vote carried. Mayor Jennings apn ointed members to the Canton Youth Commission: Ray Slaubaugh and "ev. Jerry Gramlich. Motion by Alderman Howard, seconded by Alderman Rupe to approve these appointments and the motion carried by voice vote. Application for land fill -- City Attorney suggested that the applicants see the City Clerk during the business working hours only. Application for permit for use of Land Fill: Chester Hedges's application presented. Discussion of the new Ordinance. Alderman Hurst moves, Alder- man Sepich seconds motion that apr)lications be referred to the Street Super- intendent for inspection of the trucks to be used in their work. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Rupe, Howard, Farr, Wilcoxen, Hurst, Sepich, Edwards, Berry, Peak, Cook, Spencer, Yerbic, Fulton, and Kov achevich. NAY: None. Bids - Plumbing installation - Canton Youth Center, 114 N. Main St. Motion t- by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alderman Yerbic that the City Clerk be in- structed to open the bids and the motion carried, voice vote. One bid re- ceived: Central Illinois Installation Co. (Mr. Mosher), material and labor $13524.49. Motion by Alderman Spencer, seconded by Alderman Hurst to accept this bid. Roll call vote. AYE: Aldermen Kovachevich, Fulton, Yer- bic, Spencer, Cook, Peak, Berry, Edwards, Sepich, Hurst, Wilcoxen, Farr, Howard, and Rupe. NAY: None. Cooler in the Canton Youth Center. Motion by Alderman Farr, seconded by Alderman Wilcoxen that the City Attorney write to the purchaser of this cooler, Mr. Bandle, to have same removed within ten days from the basement of the Youth Center. Voice vote carried. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, seconded by Alderman Yerbic to adjourn. Canton City Council adjourns at 8:26 P. M. , 7 � 9y � _( � 'City Clerk APPROVED� J L Mty "/