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Home My WebLink About06-17-1980 Council Meeting Minutes 25 June 17th, 1980 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on June 17th 1980 in Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY THE CITY CLERK. Nominations were asked for a Chairman Pro-Tem from the floor. Motion by Alderman Williams, second by Alderman Carl , that Alderman Kovachevich serve as Mayor Pro-Tem. Discussion. Alderman Williams called for parlimentary inquiry. The City Attorney John McCarthy explained the difference between a Mayor Pro-Tem and a Chairman Pro-Tem, as Alderman Mazza asked for the explanation of the two. The mover and second agreed to an amendment that a Mayor Pro-Tem chair the meeting tonight. Voice vote, motion defeated. Nominations were asked for again for a Chairman Pro-Tem. Motion by Alderman Churchill , second by Alderman Mazza, that Alderman Kovachevich serve as Chairman Pro-Tem of this Council meeting. Voice vote, 2 nays heard, motion carried. Chairman Pro-Tem Alderman Kovachevich took his seat, and then asked for roll (29 call . Present. Aldermen Kovachevich, Williams , Mazza, Selfridge, Carl , Grant, Q Danner, Churchill . Absent. Aldermen Horr, Clarke, Motsinger, Q Motion by Alderman Williams, second by Alderman Churchill , that title 1 , Chapter 6, Section 21 Rules & Order of Business Governing this Council be adopted. Voice vote, motion carried. MINUTES OF JUNE 3RD MEETING. Corrections to be made under Committee report of P. W. & Buildings council action. The Bids on the N. Main Project should reflect that they were by units, and should state what the bid was for. Also, under Mayor's Report- second line- title of the article- should read Tax Increment and not Tax Enforcement. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Selfridge, the minutes of June 3rd be accepted and placed on file as corrected. Voice vote, motion carried. The same to be corrected. BILLS FOR MAY. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Grant the bills be approved. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Churchill , Danner, Grant, Carl , Selfridge, Mazza, Williams, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 3 absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance & Personnel . Council Action. Motion by Alderman Mazza, second by Alderman Williams, the City Treasurer be directed that payment be withheld to Sherwood Forest for extended Sewer and Water Services. Voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Alderman Williams, second by Alderman Churchill , the low bid on the City Audit submitted by Clifton & Gunderson Co in the amount of $5,575.00 be accepted. Discussion. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Williams , Mazza, Carl , Danner, Churchill . NAYS: Aldermen Selfridge, Grant. Motion carried. 6 ayes 2 nays 3 absent. Alderman Mazza wold like to discuss the current situations with the Municipal Workers Union in Executive Session after the agenda items are completed. Public Works. & Buildings. Council Action. Motion by Alderman Selfridge, second by Alderman Danner, the proposed enginee- ring agreement with Crawford Murphy & Tilly in reference to a slaker be accepted. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Churchill , Danner, Grant, Carl , Selfridge, Mazza, 26 Continued June 17th, 1980 Williams, Kovachevich. NAYS: None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 3 absent. Agreement being # 377. Public Safety & Protection. Council Action. None. Community & Industrial Development. Council Action. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Mazza the bid on the Grant & Oak St Hud Grant on Base Bid A the bid of Hoffman in the amount of $291 ,898.50; and Base Bid B of Hillyer Construction in the amount of $37,866.50 be accepted. Discussion. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Williams, Mazza, Selfridge, Carl , Grant, Danner, Churchill . NAYS: None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 3 absent. Contract being # 378. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - PROPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL SERVICE AREA AND PROVID- ING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Ald- erman Williams this ordinance be placed on the table. Motion withdrawn. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Williams, second by Alderman Mazza the ordi- nance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES: None. NAYS: Aldermen Churchill , Danner, Grant, Carl , Selfridge, Mazza, Williams, Kovachevich. 0 ayes 8 nays 3 absent. Motion defeated. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 2 SECTION 6 (C) CONCERNING FEES FOR PLUMBING INSPECTION. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Selfridge, second by Alderman Grant, the ordinance be placed on its passage. f; Discussion. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich, Williams , Mazza, Self- ridge, Carl , Grant, Danner, Churchill . NAYS: None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 3 absent. Ordinance being # 822. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 9 CHAPTER 3, SECTION 30 CONCERNING TRUCKS ON CITY STREETS. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Churchill , second by Alderman Carl , the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Churchill , Danner, Grant, Carl , Selfridge, Mazza, Williams , Kovachevich. NAYS: None. 8 ayes 0 nays 3 absent. Motion carried. Ordinance being # 823. ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 5 (C) , (E) AND (F) CONCERNING WATER AND SEWER RATES. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Churchill , the ordinance be placed on its passage. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Kovachevich, second by Alderman Danner, to amend the ordinance - under water rate schedule- add the words - except as otherwise provided by the City Council . Discussion. Roll call . AYES : Ald- ermen Kovachevich, Williams, Mazza , Selfridge, Carl , Grant, Danner , Churchill . MAYS: None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 mays 3 absent. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Williams, to amend this ordinance to a 15% increase. Motion dies for a lack of a second. Roll call . ( this is for the passage of the ordinance) AYES: Aldermen Churchill , Danner, Grant, Carl , Selfridge, Mazza, Williams, Kovachevich. NAYS : None. Motion carried. 8 ayes 0 nays 3 absent. Ordinance being # 824. ORDINANCE - ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE. Second reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Danner, second by Alderman Selfridge, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call . AYES: Aldermen Kovachevich , Williams, Selfrdige, Carl , Grant, Danner, Churchill . NAYS: Alderman Mazza. Motion carreid. 7 ayes 1 nay 3 absent. Ordinance being # 825. 2'7 Continued June 17th, 1980 ORDINANCE - AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1 CONCERNING THE FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION. Second reading,read by title only. Motion by Alderman Williams second by Alderman Kovachevich, this ordinance be held over to the next Council meeting. Discussion. Alderman Churchill had ask John McCarthy if these changes came directly from the State Statutue? He replied that they did. Voice vote, motion carried. Alderman Williams brought up that the lights are out at night in the Fulton Square parking lot. Gordon Braun Public Works Director stated that he was not aware of this and state that it would be corrected as the City has a lease agreement with J. C. Penney for 25% of the lighting. NEW BUSINESS: PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT - JOHN RUSSELL AND BILLIE RUSSELL. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Selfrdige, second by Alderman Mazza, the pre-annexation agreement be placed on its passage. Discussion. Roll call . j` AYES: Aldermen Danner, Grant, Carl , Selfridge, Mazza, Williams, Kovachevich. NAYS: Alderman Churchill . 7 ayes 1 nays 3 absent. Motion carried, Agreement �. being # 376. ORDINANCE - PROHIBITING PARKING ON EAST MAPLE STREET BETWEEN SOUTH FOURTH AVENUE Q AND SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE. First reading, read by title only. Discussion. Q ORDINANCE - VACATING AN ALLEY IN B. H. TAYLOR'S 2ND ADDITION. First reading, read by title only. Discussion. Alderman Carl asked if it required a public hearing? John McCarthy then replied that it did not. ORDINANCE - VACATING A PART OF AVENUE G. First reading, read by title only. Motion by Alderman Williams, second by Alderman Churchill . to amend - under the legal description - the Northwest should read - "Northeast" corner of said Lot y� 20. Voice vote, motion carried. Alderman Williams asked about the sale of the property known as Mac 's/Coleman Lot. He is asking that Community & Industrial Development put out for bids again. The City Attorney John McCarthy reported that Dr. Rushford is trying to find a buyer for the bonds. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Alderman Churchill , second by Alderman Selfridge, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. Council adjourned at 8:02 P.M. An executive session was held at 8:07 P.M. for the purpose of uddating Council on negotiations with Local 1372 of Municipal Workers. If any member of council would like to see the minutes they are on file in the office of the City Clerk. IJ4-,4 Al CITFILEIK APPROVED L 1 " u��AI R AA P A-