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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-1986 Council Minutes 93 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on October 21st, 1986 in council chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY MAYOR DONALD E. EDWARDS. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present: Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. Absent: None. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7TH MEETING. Correction on page 87, under , council action of Street & Garbage, the $300 ton should not read dollars it should be ton. On the same page 87, the second ' paragraph, eliminate the last sentence the city's made sewer ' crossings. Page 89, the 14th line down from the top, change the street of 5th Avenue to read 4th Avenue. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman May, the minutes of October 7th be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion ' carried. ! O BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second ~ by Alderman Sarff, all bills properly approved be paid. ' ~ Discussion. David Leezer Community Development Director stated = that in the committee meeting questions were raised as to why m the civil defense phone bills were so high. Having direct lines Q to all 5 sirens was the reason expressed in what makes the cost , higher. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, ! Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DAVID LEEZER - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND BUDGET ADMINISTRATOR. Dave introduced the former city manager of Peoria, Robert Wright. Mr. Wright is currently the Executive Director of the Peoria Economic Development Association. Mr. Wright reported that PEDA is a not-for-profit small business assistance corporation. It has been in existence for 5 years to provide the following services to small business: finance & accounting, loans & loan packaging, & management assistance. PEDA's goal is to help you make your business a success. Alot of the people who come to us are beginners in business. Their trying to enlarge their business or are trying to start a business. We try to help them get straight in terms of how many records they need, and how to evaluate how the business is doing, how ~ to approach a bank. We don't make the loans, the banks are involved with the loan. When we get done with the loan package it goes to the bank and from there to the SBA. So you get your best chance to put your best foot forward. If a man or woman walks into us, we try to fine out if they are will'ing to risk their life's saving to go into business for themselves, and do they really have 20o equity when their ready to start their business, and can they therefore meet the financial requirements? We have had 98 walks in this year asking for help. Jim Burke of IPRI asked for an extension of his loan from the city. He explained his current status. Wellman Inc. decided not to buy IPRI. He said he has been talking to groups and individuals. Today an investor from Chicago has given us $70,000 and various agreements have been signed which will allow us to begin plant modifications to get the plant in production and get the production going. We also had 5 individuals look over the plant today, which there was a small amount of interest. Were maping out a survival plan based on the money were going to get in. 94 CONTINUED October 21, 1986 Our needs are that if we had $450,000 in one swope, that would be the ideal situation. Basically to sum up those needs we have about $275,000 in accounts payable, $60,000 in debts service which would include the money owed to the city, $50,000 to make the inplant modifications to the dryer's heating system for the movement of the chips to get the production we need, $40,000 operating capitol, which will take us thru 2 months, $25,000 to finish up some construction for the modification. Alderman Zilly asked if the $70,000 would be enough to get back into production? Jim Burke answered it would not be enough. Were estimating production will begin December lst. Wellman Inc. is willing to take the products as fast as we can produce. , Mayor Edwards said he called Wellman Inc. to let them know he would be recommending the extension of the payment until the next council meeting. If we force bankruptcy we all lose. David Leezer agreed in the extension of the payment of $5,081.40. This being a emergency situation we did not take it to the Loan Committee and also the committee is short of 2 members due to resignations. Dave said he contacted officials from the Energy & Natural Resources as we had submitted a$25,000 grant for IPRI. They did not accept the grant and did not give a specific reason, only that they had $20,000 to work with and 45 applications totaling $700,000. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Workman, to extend the loan of IPRI to the council meeting of November 5th, 1986. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, ' Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. On October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. the chamber of commerce is sponsoring a meeting on "Home Rule." Also a"Meet Your Candidate." At the Clerical committee meeting we granted Ron Wheeler an extension on the construction of a building, we did not extend any loan payments. Two payments remain, one due September 1, 1987 and September lst, 1988. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLIFF SAGASER - CITY ENGINEER. Robert Hurst was presented a plaque at the council meetinq in recognition of "Employee of the Month." The Westside Treatment Plant Improvement for Project 3 with Heinz Construction being the contractor must have the project started by November 15. Will have council concur at another meeting. Have received notice from MSD for the sale of a dredge for use at the lake to remove silt. Bids have to be returned by October 28th at 10:00 a.m. The machine comes in 5 parts. MSD is expecting to receive for the dredge at least $25,000. We do have $30,000 in the water department unmarked for use. Moving cost Cliff figured at $8,500, as there will be separate truck loads for each component. A crane on the site at about 8 days at $500 a day to lift those parts on the truck. That figure would not be included in the bid and has to be removed within 30 days after they award the bid. Prior to using it we would have to come up with money to build a siltation dam. This would be a$5,000 to $6,000 expenditure that would pump the material over and into. j . . / / 95 CONTINUED October 21st, 1986 ' Cliff said we could adjust the water rates as little as .02~ 100 cubic feet, then we could pay for this and have operating money to run it. It would be 2 years before we could use it, ' because a dam has to be built. ' Alderman Steck asked when was the last time the dredge was used? Cliff answered 2 years ago and MSD will sell as is, where is. Motion by Alderman Sarff second by Alderman Zilly, the city engineer be allowed to submit a bid for the dredging machine ~ with the concurrence of the mayor and finance chairman. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 , AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. COMMITTEE REPORTS: O Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. ~ Council Action Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, to hire = a part time employee for 30 days to replace Albert Rosich who m is on disability. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion , a carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Legal & Ordinance Council Action ' Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Steck, the city attorney have abstract searches done to determine owners of property of 6 business buildings and letters be sent to those owners. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Workman, a letter be sent to Dick Maurer giving him 30 days from October 21st to demolish the property at 33~ E. Spruce Street. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Sarff, the city auction be held on November 15. Discussion. Jim Malmqren City Attorney said it would take an ordinance or resolution to hold this auction. Voice vote, motion carried. Items available are 25 bicycles, a coverfor a fiberglass lift station, snow plow, car and miscellaneous items. Finance. Council Action Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Bohler, to pay the two estimates from Hillyer Construction for Project 1 in the amount of $2,439.69 and Project 2 in the amount of $69,604.40. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Sarff to approve the one pay request from EPA in the amount of $317,505. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, May, Chapman. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. ~ ~ ~ 9f~ CONTINUED October 21st, 1986 Community Development. Council Action. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Kovachevich, to grant Robert Wheeler a one year extension to September 1, 1987 for the building stipulation in the enterprise park. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Bohler, to recommend payment of pay estimate #4 to Fulton County Concrete in the amount of $13,205.82. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Sarff the release of the city's lien at 514 S. lst Avenue to FmHA for $600. ~ Discussion. Alderman Sarff said if the person purchases a house somewhere else were taking a beating. Jim Malmgren City Attorney said you are accepting payment of a release for a second mortgage. A second mortgage of this type is not worth the paper its written on. If there is a default on the note then one of your options is to sue on the note. Details can be discussed in executive session. There are other methods to you on releasing second mortgages. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Kovachevich, Zilly, Sarff, Bohler, May. NAYS - Aldermen Steck, Workman, Chapman. Motion carried. 5 AYES 3 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Zilly, second by Alderman Workman, the city reimburse David Leezer for his expenses incurred at the Illinois Municipal League Conference. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. A letter from the International Association of Fire Fighters was read by the city clerk as follows: On October 6, 1986 the membership of Local 1897 voted to endorse the proposed referendum for Home Rule authority for the City of Canton. We understand that the passage of this referendum would allow the city to continue to provide the necesary services and maintain a strong city government. Signed John Stanko, Acting Secretary. Motion by Alderman Bohler, second by Alderman Workman, the letter be placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried. A draft copy of Home Rule has been given to each aldermen for information only. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Workman, the appointments of Chamber of Commerce President Steve Bonnett, Parlin-Ingersoll Library Director Randall Wilson, Fulton County Bar Association President Tom Homer, Co-Chairman Queen's Committee of the Canton Friendship Festival Association Betty Taylor, Canton Park Disrict Director Robert Ems, YMCA Director and Ministerial Association President Donald Heller, SRC President Robert Rue, DAR Past Regent Marjorie Bordner, Student Council representative Carol Palmer, Canton High School Faulty and Playhouse representative Carol Davis to the Bicentennial Commission be confirmed. Voice vote, motion carried. Will have two new members for the Loan Committee by the next council meeting. 9~ CONTINUED October 21st, 1986 OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC BENEFIT TAX FUNDS IN THE PAYMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS IN JONES PARK. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Workman, second by Alderman Steck, to suspend the rules for passage of the ordinance. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Zilly, Steck, Sarff, Workman, Bohler, , May, Chapman. NAYS - Alderman Kovachevich. Motion carried. ' 7 AYES 1 NAY 0 ABSENT. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Chapman, to place O the ordinance on its passage as amended to add the additional cost of 1 barrel of sealer for sidewalks at a cost of $346. Roll ~ call. AYES - Aldermen Chapman, May, Bohler, Workman, Sarff, ' ~ Steck, Zilly, Kovachevich. NAYS - None. Motion carried. 8 = AYES 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1118. m ORDINANCE - REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE OPERATION Q OF A PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO. First reading, read by title. ' The Clerical meeting was changed to November lOth due to Veterans Day on November llth. EXECUTIVE SESSION -IMMINENT, THREATENED/PENDING LITIGATION. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Bohler, to go into executive session. Voice vote, motion carried. This portion of the council meeting recessed at 8:07 p.m. The executive minutes are on file for review. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Chapman, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ~f', • CITY CL KK APPRO~FD: C MAYOR