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Home My WebLink About06-07-1988 Council Minutes 369 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on June 7, 1988 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, Bohler, Chapman. Absent - Aldermen Meade, May. MINUTES OF MAY 3 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, the minutes of May 3rd be accepted , and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried. MINUTES OF MAY 17, MEETING A correction on page 362. Under Cliff's report of MFT for this year... delete the words I estimate will be about...and add the words...is currently. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff the minutes of May 17 as corrected be accepted and placed on O file. Voice vote, motion carried. ~ Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Kovachevich, ~ Robert Hurst the new Assistant Street Superintendent be = paid the yearly salary of $22,300 beginning on May 17 the m date of his promotion. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, Bohler, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS None. Q 6 AYES 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Steck, to accept the Budget for 1988-89 as presented. Voice vote, motion carried. Canton is one of several sites for a federal prison, the area will be viewed in June. Our chances are one in seven. We won't know what site has been narrowed down to 2 sites until June 15, then a general impact study will be done. On June 16 the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a"Lobby Day" in Springfield. I'm stressing that as many as possible attend. Canton's voice is heard in Springfield, we do have an impact. The "Canton Can Do" pins are available at a cost of $5.00. They can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLIFF SAGASER - CITY ENGINEER. The Dam Project is about completed. Project 5 of the sewer project will be done by city personnel. We're trying to get the Illinois EPA to allow us to begin the project. Cost are not available for the logo to be placed on the Water Tank Tower. Information should be available by the time of the Clerical Committee meeting. Sidewalks in front of City Hall will be taking place this week. The new civil defense siren will have to be placed on a pole at the Southwest corner of the building that houses the meter truck. 370 CONTINUED June 7, COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff, the , approval to purchase a Vindicator VH-1 radar gun at a cost of $1,095. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Bohler, Chapman. NAYS - None. 6 AYES 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Chapman, to approve the payment of $202.00 to Howard Williams for clothing allowance. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, Bohler, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 6 AYES 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Police Chief Robert Molleck reported that some of the city's speed limit signs are illegal. According to state law you need a step down in speed when you are entering a town. There is not enough time given between signs without a warning. The law requires 500 feet between signs of 10 mile increments. The city engineer and I will be checking the speed limit signs. Streets & Garbage. Council Action None. Lake, Building & Grounds. Council Action Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman Steck, the approval to purchase from Linn Street Lumber a 6' ladder at a cost of $129 and a 10' ladder at a cost of $179. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Bohler, Chapman. NAYS - None. 6 AYES 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman Steck, the approval to purchase from Portable Tool Company a 2 ton chemical hoist for the Water Plant at a cost of $1,308. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, Bohler, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 6 AYES 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman Sarff, the approval to purchase a well alarm for the Water Plant at a cost of $739 for both the alarm and installation. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Bohler, Chapman. NAYS - Aldermen Steck, Sarff. 4 AYES 2 NAYS 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. 371 CONTINUED June 7, 1988 Motion by Alderman Chapman, a backhoe be added to the budget. Motion dies for lack of a second. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Mayor Edwards reported to council that the Liquor Commission had held several public hearings on a request of an application filed by Don Voorhees to operate a bar and package liquor at the Motel Siesta. The Liquor Commission's vote was split 2-1 against. John McCarthy Attorney for pon Voorhees addressed the council, Mr. Voorhees could not be here, I'm here in his place. The Liquor Commission had the police report on Don Voorhees stricken as heresay. I'm reluctant to mention what was stricken. Mr. Voorhees was not convicted of a felon, the charge was a misdameanor (bad check charge) he paid restitution, spent no time in jail, his partner withdrew the funds, bank honored the checks, it would be considered deceptive practice in Illinois. The jail sentence O was suspended. One of the commissioner's heard things, ~ bad things, no one came forward, I had no opportunity to ~ question anybody. He was guilty by association. The commissioner did not disreguard what she had heard. Mayor = Edwards said the Liquor Commission is similar to the Planning m & Zoning Commission, we present our recommendations to Q the council. The testimony was given under oath, but the commission felt that it would not be in the best interest to issue a license to Mr. Voorhees, we vision future problems in the establishment. The commissioner who voted not to grant a liquor license knew Mr. Voorhees years ago. Alderman Zilly asked if the applicant had a police record? Robert Molleck answered yes. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, the k liquor commission's decision be overturned and the granting of a Class A liquor license be granted. Discussion. Alderman Kovachevich said we should abide by the Liquor Commission recommendation. Jim Malmgren City Attorney said this is like a new hearing. The information was confidential, I'm reluctant to get carried away. Alderman Zilly said she will vote against. Voice vote, motion defeated. Sent out a memo a week ago asking the committee's to consider doing some sidewalks in the block of the Maid-Rite. Our insurance agent had informed the mayor that 4 to 5 claims were filed in the last 18 months. Cliff Sagaser City Enqineer felt that a new sidewalk would cost between $2200 and $2300. Alderman Sarff left at 7:25 p.m. The Longview Apts and Maple Manor wants to watch the council meetings on cable. Mike Conklin will be contacting them for the availability. The mayor wants the Finance Committee to budget $100 a month for Mike Conklin for communication. Walgreen Drug has applied for a liquor license, their no further than applying, attorneys are still in discussion. Another application has been picked up for one of the liquor 372 CONTINUEU June 7, 1988 establishment. Extensive remodeling needs to be done on the Comfort Station, as well as the bathrooms in City Hall which are kind of shameful. This could be a winter project for the maintenance department. Ideas are being explored on reducing the amount of foot traffic into city hall. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC BENEFIT FUNDS IN PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CIVIL DEFENSE IMPROVEMENTS. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Bohler, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Bohler, Chapman. NAYS - None. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1198. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT HOCRER & CARTER CPA. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Bohler, to approve of the memorandum of agreement with Hocker & Carter for the audit year of 1987 in the amount of $10,400. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, Bohler, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PAR.ADE ON SEPTEMBER 10 FOR THE FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Chapman, the resolution be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Bohler, Chapman. NAYS - None. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #2032. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE H.O.P.E. PROJECT. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Chapman, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, Bohler, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #2033. RESOLUTION - MFT FOR 1988. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Bohler, the resolution be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Bohler, Chapman. NAYS - None. 5 AYES 0 NAYS 3 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #2034. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Steck, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:40 P.M. -~L ~ _ 1 ~.~L.L_ , CI Y CLERK APPROVED: MAYOR