HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-1996 Clerical
Clerical Committee
City Council Chambers
January 9, 1996
6:30 P.M.
Members Present: Larry Sarff, Kevin Meade, Bob Molleck
Others Present: Jim May, Chet Phillips, Jim Hartford, JoAnne
Shores, Mayor Edwards, James Elson, Ray McKinney,
Gary Orwig, Clif O'Brien, Chief Elam, Chief
Jackson, Harlan Banister, Clark Wilson, George
Spahn, Linda Caudle, John Froehling, Brad Shoats
Finance Committee
Larry Sarff, Chairman
Bills were discussed and under TAX INCREMENT, Leander Land (Lift
Station) - $20,716.56 has not been authorized. This should be
removed from bills if authorization is not received by next Council
meeting. Motion by Bob Molleck, seconded by Kevin Meade
recommending approval of bills. Voice vote, motion carried.
The possibility of an energy audit was discussed and held over until
after Canton High School's audit is completed. The committee had
previously received a proposal from Cost Reduction Services.
Motion by Bob Molleck, seconded by Kevin Meade to approve a bill
from Gary Orwig to A-L-L Equipment for pump repairs in the amount of
$1629.58. Uoice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Bob Molleck, seconded by Kevin Meade to approve a bill
from Ray McKinney to Zimmer & Francescon for check valve repairs in
the amount of $607.00. Voice vote, motion carried.
Chief Jackson requested the purchase of one new computer and one
printer from Rudy Hadsell in the amount of $4430.00 to be taken out
of the Capital Improvement Fund. Motion by Kevin Meade, seconded by
Bob Molleck recommending the purchase. Voice vote, motion carried.
Chief Jackson also requested permission
monoxide meter to take to homes in cases
detectors are activated. The cost is
suggested we look at a special fee for this
by Bob Molleck, seconded by Kevin M
expenditure.
to purchase a carbon
of emergency when home
$589.00. Larry Sarff
type of service. Motion
eade recommending this
Chief Jackson discussed the need to replace the Dodge fire car with
a used 4-wheel drive Suburban type vehicle. Harlan Banister
suggested this be looked at further. No action taken. For
information purposes Chief Jackson reported he had visited CIC and
noted that even though they have not met their deadline for removal
of tires, considerable progress has been made and work is
continuing.
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Chief Elam requested permission to purchase a Stalker Dual Radar
with two Ka antennas for the state purchase price of $2184.00 after
trade in of an older unit. Motion by Bob Molleck, seconded by Kevin
Meade recommending approval of purchase. Voice vote, motion
carried.
Mayor Edwards reported that the printers in the offices of Linda and
Susan are not operating correctly and need to be upgraded. Harlan
stated their computers are slow and outdated. Ray McKinney stated
that his system can be networked with up to 7 more computers. No
action taken.
Mayor Edwards also suggested that the expenditure for a 4 week
computer class in the amount of $20.00 per person for employees Sue
Henseler, Linda Caudle and Connie Glad be paid by the city. Motion
by Bob Molleck, seconded by Kevin Meade approving expenditure.
Voice vote, motion carried.
As an informational item Mayor Edwards presented a report from Linda
Caudle on the feasibility of a census re-count. Linda will continue
to research this study and to check with the Village of Morton when
their re-count is completed. No action taken.
Discussion was held on several equipment problems at the lift
station and not being able to produce Type A sludge. The pump is
not performing according to contract. Motion by Kevin Meade,
seconded by Bob Molleck to have the city attorney issue a 30 day
notice of completion of the project and if the equipment is not
operating according to contract after 30 days, seek reimbursement of
expenses incurred by the delay. Voice vote, motion carried.
A report was given from Bob Anderson on the exhaust duct system for
the new generator which will require two separate exhausts. Mr.
Anderson had a quote from Leander Land Co. for $3418 and one from GM
Mechanical for $3017. Mr. Anderson recommends accepting GM
Mechanical's quote with the money to come from liquidation damages
to be assessed from Leander Land Co. Motion to approve Mr.
Anderson's recommendation made by Kevin Meade, seconded by Bob
Molleck. Voice vote, motion carried.
No further business was discussed and the Finance Committee was
adjourned.
Negotiations, Grievance and Personnel Committee
Kevin Meade, Chairman
Ed Fahlbeck from Proctor Hospital and David Shane from the
Fulton/McDonough Mental Health Center gave oral presentations on
their Employee Assistance Programs. Proctor will enter into the
program at no charge to the city and will update as needed.
Proctor's program is designed for the Drug Free Workplace Program.
David Shane stated that his program could be adapted to the Drug
Free Workplace Program. Their cost is $26.00 per employee per year.
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They also would offer a no-cost evaluation program. Motion by Larry
Sarff, seconded by Kevin Meade to refer to the next council meeting
for final action. Voice vote, motion carried.
The Bradley University Engineering program was held over until next
clerical meeting.
No further business was discussed and the Negotiations, Grievance
and Personnel Committee was adjourned.
Community and Industrial Development Committee
Bob Molleck, Chairman
Membership renewal in the Illinois Development Council was
discussed. Linda Caudle stated she did not feel this was beneficial
to the city. Motion by Bob Molleck, seconded by Kevin Meade not to
renew membership. Voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor Edwards stated that the city is still working on getting a new
roof for the mausoleum and is still looking at price quotes on
different types of roofs. No action taken.
Chief Elam stated that his Police Academy begins this Thursday with
14 citizens, 1 alderman and 1 member of the county board.
No further business was discussed and the Community and Industrial
Development Committee was adjourned.
Legal and Ordinance Committee
Jerry Bohler, Chairman
An Ordinance amending title 3, chapter 8, section 6 of the Canton
Municipal Code was discussed. This amendment to the Liquor
Ordinance deletes the following: "...nor shall any license other
than a Class B, Super Club License, be issued for the sale of
alcoholic liquor in any room, store or other place above the first
or ground floor of any building or place." Motion by Larry Sarff,
seconded by Bob Molleck to send the Ordinance to council for action.
Marilyn Anderson of Brew-n-Cue addressed the committee stating the
decision to deny her permit for a Beer Garden was unfair. She
stated she was unaware of any problems from the ABATE fund raiser
last April. Several aldermen and Chief Elam had complaints of loud
noise. Ms. Anderson requested Brew-n-cue be allowed to rope off
their parking lot for picnic tables and a beer wagon and the
placement of one speaker outside the back door on April 20, 1996.
Motion by Bob Molleck, seconded by Larry Sarff to approve the
request providing no live music takes place outside. Voice vote,
motion carried.
The next two items, Resolution for Executive Session Minutes and
Mobile Nome Gardens were held over until the next clerical meeting.
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Condemnation of property at RR2, West Locust, owned by Lloyd Wilson
was discussed. Chief Elam stated there have been problems with this
property since 1983. To date Mr. Wilson has not contacted the city
or the attorney. Motion by Larry Sarff, seconded by Bob Molleck to
advertise for bids for demolition of property. Voice vote, motion
carried.
Ron Weber addressed the committee representing Robert Watts in
regards to the condemnation of property at 326 East Locust Street.
An order for condemnation was entered in late December. Rob Weber
proposes a $1,000 performance bond be deposited with the city by his
client in support of his client agreeing to improve this property
and requests the city consider a "stand still" agreement on the
condemnation proceedings. Mr. Watts also agrees to hire Bill
Phillips to make a return visit to the house and develop a list of
things needed to be done. Motion by Larry Sarff, seconded by Bob
Molleck to place condemnation proceedings on hold and have Mr. Watts
present a report from Bill Phillips to the next Mechanical Committee
Meeting. Voice vote, motion carried.
Ray McKinney discussed the Ordinance amending title 8, chapter 10,
section 6 and title 8, chapter 10, section 7. The main emphasis on
this amendment is to place the water department charges in the name
of the property owner rather than the renter. Kevin Meade suggested
a system for registration of all properties owned in the city be
established. Larry Sarff recommended combining this system of
registration along with a fee in this ordinance and that the
ordinance be held over until the next clerical meeting.
William S. Joachim addressed the committee requesting a vacation in
Village Square, Section 7 on East Myrtle, Parcel 76 between lots 5 &
6. This was a proposed street which was never developed. This
request was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday
evening. Motion by Bob Molleck, seconded by Larry Sarff to
recommend to council approval of this request. Voice vote, motion
carried.
Next on the agenda was a re-application by Steve Cape for a Home
Occupation Special Use Permit. This request was approved Monday
evening by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion by Larry
Sarff, seconded by Bob Molleck recommending renewal of this permit
to council. Voice vote, motion carried.
At this time motion was made by Kevin Meade, seconded by Bob Molleck
to convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing Fire
Negotiations, personnel in the water department and the position for
janitor. Voice vote, motion carried.
Executive session minutes are on file for review. The Committee
reconvened in open session.
No further business was discussed and the Committee was adjourned.
Linda Caudle - Recording Secretary
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