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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-1988 Council Minutes 436 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on November lst, 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, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. Absent - None. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 1988 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Sarff, the minutes of October 18, 1988 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DAVID LEEZER - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND BUDGET ADMINISTRATOR. The office received formal notice from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Community Affairs that our request of expansion of the Enterprise Zone has been approved. The expansion encompasses the block south of the Aldi's project and where Mr. & Mrs. D. J. Wilcoxen proposes to construct their business on East Elm and South 5th Avenue. Will be out of the office most of the day on November 3rd to attend a meeting at Western Illinois University in Macomb sponsored by DCCA on Economic Development. A memorandum was circulated to all aldermen and staff concerning IPRI debts. I'll answer any questions that may arise. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLIFF SAGASER - CITY ENGINEER. Maxine Goyen 1195 N. Main who owns a tract of ground at this address and proposes to subdivide the land into 3 lots. A few years ago the city constructed at her request a permanent barricade at the north entrance to Lawrence Drive. She had requested this as cars were being driven thru her private property and coming out on N. Main, and she wanted to eliminate that problem. Now that she is going to subdivide she would like to have that barricade removed. Lawrence Drive will remain part of her private driveway. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Kovachevich, the city remove the barricade located as requested by Maxine Goyen. Voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Edwards asked for bids from the audience on tree removal. No one responded to the request. The city crews will be finished with the slude work at the sewer plant sometime tomorrow. This project was originally done by Slack's Excavating. Ray Benderick spokesman for residents of the subdivision North of town located on Marlee Drive, the residents about 20 are wanting city water and were requesting how to proceed with this request? 43~ CONTINUED November l, 1988 Cliff Sagaser City Engineer told Mr. Bendrick that the city's Mechanical Committee decided not to participate in the expense of this water line and the residents would have to hire an engineer to draw up the plan, and to have approval from the EPA and be responsible for applying for the permit. And upon completion of the water line it would be given to the city if they accept it and the city would then maintain it. Mayor Edwards told the property owners they would have to annex or sign a pre-annexation agreement to be able to receive city water. Jim Malmgren City Attorney said the homeowners need to apply for the permit from the EPA first, once you have that permit you know you're allowed to build the line and hook on to the city's main. Once you have that, then you O can petition to come into the city. ~ Cliff was given permission by the mayor to call the EPA for the residents on Marlee Drive. = Ray Bendrick said that of the twenty residents, twelve m do want the city water. a A gentleman from Marlee Drive reported that about seven residents do not want city water. He stated that if a poll was taken the majority of the people living on Marlee Drive don't want city water nor a water line. Cliff read a letter from Jerry Leander of 20th Avenue and Route 9. Mr. Leander said he had discussed with Cliff his intentions of running a water main from the termination of the city's proposed water main on E. Walnut and 20th Avenue to the South side of State Route 9. I want to propose the following: 1) The property owners to pay construction cost to run a 3 inch water main from the corner of Walnut Street and 20th Avenue to the South side of State Route 9. This is including boring under Walnut Street, the Santa Fe Railroad, County Highway 6 and State Route 9. 2) The water main will be given to the City of Canton at no cost after installation of city ownership. 3) The City of Canton will assume responsibility for arranging lease of any right-of-way with the Santa Fe Railroad. They can also make arrangements with the County and IDOT for installation on their property. 4) The City of Canton by accepting ownership will be responsible for maintenance and repair. 5) Property owners would share in constuction cost with immediate and future tappage fees tabled to the City of Canton. Water would be needed at each residence, not at connections. Public water consumption rates standard with the City of Canton. 6) Property owners would sign a pre-annexation agreements with the City of Canton. Every effort would be made to cooperate with the City of Canton to make this project feasible for everyone. I would appreciate your prompt consideration and attention. Mayor Edwards said he did not see any advantage of the city owning that water line. Motion by Alderman Sarff, the letter from Jerry Leander be referred to the Public Works, Water & Sewer committee. Mayor Edwards said it will be three weeks before they meet. Alderman Sarff withdrew his motion. 438 CONTINUED November l, 1988 Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Sarff the letter of Jerry Leander be referred to the Legal & Ordinance Committee. Voice vote, motion carried. Rivercity Painting & Sandblasting received the bid to paint two water towers owned by the city this past summer. During this time calls were received by city officials that various cars and equipment were damaged by paint from Rivercity Painting & Sandblasting while they were painting the city water towers. Steve Dawson of Rivercity Painting & Sanblasting asked council for the return of their bid bond of $3,060 and approximately the same amount of monies still owed for the performance of work, as the work they performed was satisfactorily. We supplied insurance to the city when the job was bid. If any claims are out there they are suppose to go to the insurance company. Mayor Edwards said he had letters from Jerry Grose, Wayne Ahearn and White-Easley for Robert Fouts. Steve Dawson said that White-Easley claims the air conditioner of Robert Fouts was damaged by sand. White-Easley pulled out the unit and replaced it with a new one. How do we know it was damaged by sand. Your holding our money for these claims. We did the job, turn the claims over to our insurance company which is Intergated Risk of Peoria, Illinois. Jim Malmgren City Attorney recommended the bid bond and retainage be released to Rivercity Painting & Sandblasting less cash amount equal to the estimated aggregate of all outstanding claims. Jim Malmgren said as a alternative if you would consider supplying a continuing performance bond as to these 2 claims only, I would be willing to recommend the entire amount be released to you. The two claims are Jerry Grose's car and the air conditioner of Robert Fouts. Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Chapman, we release the bid bond less the $277. Discussion. Mayor Edwards said the quality of work was excellant. Motion amended to read, the bid bond and retainage be released and the amount of $1,000 be withheld from this amount. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action 439 CONTINUED November l, 1988 Motion by Alderman Steck, second by Alderman Sarff, that a petition signed by residents of N. Main and Argonne Drive , concerning a high hedge obscuring traffic be placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried. Petition being #535. Streets & Garbage. Council Action Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Sarff, the Janitorial Bids be referred to the Negotiations & Personnel Committee and bring back recommendations at the next council meeting. Voice vote, motion carried. Lake, Building & Grounds. O Council Action ~ Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman May, the ~ expenditure of $200 for the repair of 2 furnaces and a = water heater for Fire Station #2 be approved. Roll call. ~ AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Q Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. A memo was sent by my office to bring your attention to the financial condition of all departments. This is more of a warning as to what were spending. The Chamber of Commerce sent a letter that they will not be able to participate in the service of supplying auxliary policemen for the downtown area during the holidays. Mayor Edwards said we are seeing a good jump in our sales and I would like to continue the spirit and support having auxiliary police in the downtown during the holidays. We received from the Chamber of Commerce for their Z share last year of $820. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman May, to continue to provide the same auxiliary security as last year during the holiday shopping season. Discussion. A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce as to why they can't participate, the letter is as follows: Because of other projects being offered to the community for the holiday season funding is not available for security. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 8 AYES O NAYS O ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Zilly, the Clerical Committee scheduled for November 8th be rescheduled for November 9th do to the election on November 8th. Voice vote, motion carried. 440 CONTINUED November l, 1988 On Veterans Day November llth the dedication of the Veterans Memorial will be held at 2:00 p.m.on the corner of E. Spruce and lst Avenue. Ray McKinney told the mayor that the lake is 85 inches low. A small sale by an auctioneer and the city' s public auction will be held on November llth as Mayor Edwards gave the auctioneer permission to make it a larger sale and bring people downtown. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: BIDS - TREE SERVICE FOR FOUR TREES IN THE CITY OF CANTON. Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Zilly, to open the bids. Voice vote, motion carried. Bidders are: R.L.T. Tree Service in the amount of $1,090. Bull's Tree Service in the amount of $910. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Chapman, the bid be forwarded to the engineering department and the Clerical Committee for consideration. Voice vote,motion carried. ORDINANCE - AUTHORIZING, DIRECTING AND SETTING THE DATE FOR THE SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AND NO LONGER NEEDED. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Chapman, second by Alderman Sarff, the suspension of the rules for passage of the ordinance. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Meade, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Sarff, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Discussion. Mayor Edwards said McMillen and Wife and Don Wolf will be the auctioneer's. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Meade, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. 8 AYES O NAYS O ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1219. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 10 TO PROVIDE FOR METERS AND TAPS-WATER SERVICE ONLY. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Meade, the ordinance be sent to the Legal & Ordinance Committee and then referred to the next council meeting. - Voice vote, motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION - IMMINENT, THREATENED/PENDING LITIGATION. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Sarff, to go into executive session. Voice vote, motion carried. # Council recessed the regular portion of council at 8:00 p.m. The executive session minutes are on file. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman May, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 8:22 p.m. ~ ~ , ~ CITY CLERK ~ APPROVED: MAYOR