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Home My WebLink About11-21-1989 Council Minutes 104 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on November 21, 1989 in council chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY CITY CLERK NANCY WHITES. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, May, Chapman. Absent - Alderman Bohler. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 1989. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Steck, the minutes of November 8th be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried, unanimous. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1989 SPECIAL MEETING. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff, the minutes of November 15th be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried, unanimous. BILLS FOR OCTOBER. The bill from Process Division/Davis 4Jater Company in the amount of $1,232 is to be listed under the Sewer Department and paid from the Sewer Department. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Zilly, all bills properly authorized be paid. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Mayor Edwards introduced Stan Black of the Illinois EPA. Mr. Black informed the council that he is here to help develop community relation in making contact between their agency of the Illinois EPA and the citizens who might be interested in or concerned about the proposed landfill that is being proposed by Gallatin National Corporation for development in Fairview; in an area that's being annexed onto the village. A public hearing is to be held December llth in Fairview at the Reformed Church Fellowship Hall between the hours of 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. and again 6:30 p.m. until the last question is answered or comment given. The purpose of the public hearing, which is an optional public hearing determined by the Director of Illinois EPA, is to receive written or verbal comments and technical relative information from the public that might help the permit reviewers in reviewing the tapes following the application. This helps them to evaluate that application and to determine whether the permit would represent a threat to the public health or environment. Again, the comments regarding the project need to be addressed to that issue. Copies of the entire application are available at three libraries, Fairview, Canton, Lewistown, also the Peoria lllinois office of the EPA and the Springfield office. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Zilly, the approval to purchase a butterfly valve from Pratt in the amount of $1,338 for the water dept. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman May, the approval to purchase a tubeless radio for the fire department at a cost of $525. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. 105 CONTINUED November 21, 1989 Niotion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Steck, the approval of a pay estimate for the retainage on the East Walnut Street water line for Slack Excavating in the amount of $1,243.60. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Lilly, Steck, Sarff, Nieade, Nlay, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 A~SENT._Nlotion carried. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action Motiori by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Kovachevich, to not enter into an agreement for additional insurance coverage for retiree Ron Pavley's spouse. Discussion. John McCarthy who r~presents Ron Pavley stated that the contract under which Ron retired, when Ron would be eligible for medicare his spouse would not be covered for health insurance. The city has provided this coverage for two other employees, one being in the same department and to Ray FIartle. I'm asking that Ron be given the same consideration. Alderman May asked, why others did not have to pay and Ron does? Alderman Sarff stated, Jim, in both cases, when discussed you were present. The first instance was agreed that before he retired it was handled as a resolution for that employee only. The departn?ent head was agreed to in committee before the employee retired, however the paper work wasn't done until after he retired. ~de have had the same request from two other retirees and all have been denied. This case is being handled as the same as other retirees. John NlcCarthy asked who the other retirees were? Nlayor Edwards responded with the names of Gordon ti~eaver and Eldon 1~Iyers, former street supt. John NlcCarthy said he agreed, that officer James Grove was given his coverage before his retirement and the resolution was passed prior to the effective date of retirement. And it may be that this negotiation took place with Ray Hartle prior to his retirement, but the fact is the resolution was not passed for some 10 to 11 months after his retirement. I think this request of Ron's was made sometime ago. I don't think its fair to categorize this request two years after his retirement. I ask you to place yourselves in Ron's position. And I've indicated to Chris Spears and others you will continue to get this request from employees. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Meacle, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - Aldermen Chapman, May. 5 AYES 2 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Community & Industrial Development. Council Action None. Legal & Ordinance. Council Action Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alder~~n Niay, to add to the agenda of December 5th Ordinance #12 for an increase in the sewer rate. Vo~ce vote, motion carried, unanimous. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. The City will be following up on declaring llecember 3 to 9 as "Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week." 106 CONTINUED November 21, 1989 OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - ABATING 60$ OF THE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA TAX PREVIOUSLY LEVIED BY THE CITY IN THE CITY OF CANTON'S SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. SIX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1989 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1990. First reading, read by title. RESOLUTION - APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH ROSE REITH. First reading, read by title. Cliff Sagaser, city engineer, stated that the property is located on West Maple Street and the Cuba blacktop and is not contagious to the City. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Kovachevich, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #2087. R~SO~UTION - APPR0~7ING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES AND BRENDA RINSEL. First reading, read by title. Cliff Sagaser, city engineer, said this property is on East Walnut Street and is next to Albert Childers. Upon reading of the legal description it appears the property is in the city. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #2088. RESOLUTION - CLARIFYING LICENSE HOURS FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE. First reading, read by title. An amendment was offered under Section 3. which would read...That the holders of valid Monday thru Saturday liquor licenses wishing to be open on New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, 1989, may obtain a special, one-time only, Sunday license by paying a pro-rata fee as follows: not-for-profit clubs and organizations shall pay the sum of $2.25; all other license holders shall pay the sum of $9.50. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman May, the resolution be adopted as amended. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #2089. RESOLUTION - FOR ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTS ON WEST LOCUST STREET BETWEEN AVENUE B, AND I. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman May, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. ~ldermari May asked for ~ street light at 4th Avenue and Oak Street. Alderman Zilly commented that the city has removed alot of street lights and I don't feel we should be adding street lights. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen May, Meade, Sarff, Mayor Edwards. NAYS - Aldermen Chapman, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. 4 AYES 4 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Motion defeated. RESOLUTION - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE WAR ON DRUGS. First reading, read in its entirety. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Sarff, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS 1 ABSENT. Resolution being #2090. 107 CONTINUED November 21, 1989 EXECUTIVE SESSION - IMMINENT, THREATENED/PENDING LITIGATION. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman May, to go into executive session. Voice vote, motion carried. This portion of council recessed at 7:11 p.m. The executive minutes are on file for review in the office of the city clerk. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman N1ay, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:59 p.m. CI Y CLERK APPROVED• ? MAYOR